greylist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From grey + list.
Meanings
- A list, resembling a blacklist, for less serious offences.
- (Internet) A technique for blocking spam (junk e-mail) by temporarily rejecting mail from unknown senders. A legitimate sender is likely to try sending again after a delay.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| graylist | alternative | lexicographic | |
| greylists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
cmn 灰名單 /灰名单 (list for less serious offences) · ru серый список (list for less serious offences)