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multicloud

adj · noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to more than one cloud, in the context of cloud computing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • a multicloud architecture

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The use of cloud computing services from multiple cloud providers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An application or environment that operates across multiple cloud providers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To use cloud computing services from multiple cloud providers simultaneously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From multi- + cloud.