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nolisting

nolisting noun: a technique for blocking spam (junk e-mail) by configuring a non-existent server as the primary MX record, so that initial contact always fails. A legitimate sender is likely to try the next server, which should succeed.

Noun

nolisting (uncountable)

  1. (Internet) A technique for blocking spam (junk e-mail) by configuring a non-existent server as the primary MX record, so that initial contact always fails. A legitimate sender is likely to try the next server, which should succeed.

Origin of nolisting

From no + list + -ing.

Questions about nolisting

What does nolisting mean?
Nolisting means a technique for blocking spam (junk e-mail) by configuring a non-existent server as the primary MX record, so that initial contact always fails. A legitimate sender is likely to try the next server, which should succeed.
What part of speech is nolisting?
Nolisting is a noun.

Words near nolisting in the dictionary

  1. Nolin
  2. nolinaceous
  3. nolinofuroside
  4. nolinospiroside
  5. Nolins
  6. nolisting
  7. NoLIta
  8. nolition
  9. nolitions
  10. noll
  11. nolle prosequi

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