vortal en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈvɔː.təl/ (UK)
- [ˈvɔɹ.ɾɫ̩] (US)
- /ˈvɔɹ.təl/ (US)
Etymology
Blend of vertical + portal
Meanings
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(Internet) A vertical portal; an online resource acting as an entry point for information for a single specific market or subject.
The service is a vortal, which aims to assist SMEs involved in engineering or manufacturing in the East Midlands area around Nottingham. The project builds on the concept of a human-organised regional gateway of information but also incorporates the ideas behind a vortal.
2000, Brian Stanford-Smith, Paul T. Kidd, E-business: Key Issues, Applications and Technologies, page 302:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vortals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pl wortal (Translations)