domain meaning

domain means an area of knowledge, activity, or control.

domain :

area, field

noun

▪ The internet domain is essential for the website.

▪ The area of the website is important.

▪ She is an expert in her domain.

▪ She is an expert in her field.

paraphrasing

▪ area – field

▪ sector – field

▪ realm – area

▪ sphere – field

Pronunciation

domain [dəˈmeɪn]

The stress is on the second part 'main' and sounds like 'duh-mayn'.

Common phrases and grammar about domain

domain - Common meaning

noun
area, field

Part of Speech Changes for "domain"

▪ domains (plural noun) – multiple areas or fields

▪ domains – added 's' to make it plural

Common Expressions with "domain"

▪ internet domain – the address of a website

▪ domain name – the name of a website

▪ field/domain of expertise – area someone knows well

▪ in the domain of – in the area of

Important examples of domain in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, domain is used to indicate an area or field of expertise.

▪Her domain is computer science.
▪Her field is computer science.

Example of a confusing word: dominion (control or sovereignty)

▪Her dominion is computer science.
▪She has control over computer science.
"Domain" refers to a specific area of knowledge or expertise, such as "Her domain is computer science," which is grammatically correct and natural. "Dominion," however, means "control" or "sovereignty," and using it in "Her dominion is computer science" is incorrect because it implies ruling over something, which doesn't fit the context of expertise. Therefore, "domain" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Domain is used as a noun representing a specific area, often in professional contexts.

▪She works in her domain effectively.
▪She works in her area effectively.

domain

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

internet domain

'website address', used when talking about websites.

▪Please register your internet domain today.
▪Please register your website address today.

domain of knowledge

means 'a specific area of understanding'.

▪He has deep knowledge in his domain of history.
▪He knows a lot in his area of history.

Differences between similar words and domain

domain

,

area

differences

domain refers to a specific field or control area, while area is more general.

domain
▪Her domain is computer science.
▪Her area is computer science.
area
▪She studies the area of computer science.

domain

,

field

differences

domain is used for specific fields, while field can refer to any area or a literal field.

domain
▪He specializes in his domain.
▪He excels in his domain of expertise.
field
▪He excels in his field of expertise.
▪He excels in his domain of expertise.

Words with the same origin as domain

The origin of domain

The word domain comes from Latin 'dominium', meaning ownership or territory.

Word structure

The word has the root 'dom', meaning 'home' or 'house', and suffix 'ain'.

Words with the same origin

The root of domain is 'dom' (house). Words with the same root include dominate, domestic, and dominion.

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