domain name lookup

The process of converting a numeric IP address into a text name (for example, 66.201.69.207 is converted into www.netlingo.com).

In common usage, to do a "domain name lookup" refers to finding out whether a particular domain name is available for use. One place to find out whether a domain name is available is the link below. If you want to find out who owns a particular domain name, then use the "whois" (pronounced who-is) link.

NetLingo Classification: Net Technology

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