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blacklist

/ˈblæklɪst/

Meanings
noun
A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned.

Examples :

"The software included a lengthy blacklist of disreputable websites to block."
organization business government politics list internet computing society communication

Related Words

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included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration entities

entities noun

/ˈɛntɪtiz/

That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form.

""Many companies and charities are separate legal entities that can own property and enter into contracts." "

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lengthy adjective

/ˈleŋθi/ /ˈlɛŋθi/

Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

"She died last night after a lengthy illness."

Illustration software

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

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websites noun

/ˈwɛbsaɪts/

A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

"Many students use websites like Wikipedia for research, but they should always double-check the information. "

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disreputable noun

/dɪsˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/

A person who is not reputable.

"The disreputable rumor about the new teacher spread quickly through the school. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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banned verb

/bænd/

To summon; to call out.

"The king banned his knights to court. "

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people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

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shunned verb

/ʃʌnd/

To avoid, especially persistently.

"Acrophobes shun mountaineering."

Illustration spammers

spammers noun

/ˈspæmərz/

Someone who sends spam.

"The website had to block several spammers who were posting advertisements in the comments section. "

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entity noun

/ˈen.tɪ.ti/

That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form.

"The school district is a large entity with many departments. "