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Whois Hacker Definition
A TCP/IP utility program allowing system administrators to query compatible servers to get detailed information about other Internet users.

See Also: Internet; TCP/IP or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

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Whois Telecom Definition
  1. A utility on UNIX systems that provides information about other users who are logged on to the same system. See also UNIX and utility.
  2. An Internet database service that provides identity and contact information about owners of domain names. See also database, Domain Name System, and Internet.

Browse dictionary entries near Whois

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  4. ‹ who've
  5. ‹ who's who
  6. ‹ who's
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  8. ‹ who'll
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  10. ‹ who cares?
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