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DDoS
dee-dos
/ˌdiːˈdɒs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
DDoS
Dictionary meaning
Distributed Denial of Service — an attack flooding a server with traffic to take it offline.
Examples
- A DDoS attack took the gaming platform offline for 12 hours.
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables when spoken ('dee-dos'). Also spelled out 'dee-dee-oh-ess'.
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