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site

Syllabification: (site)
Pronunciation: /sīt/
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Definition of site

noun

  • 1an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed:the proposed site of a hydroelectric dam
  • a place where a particular event or activity is occurring or has occurred:the site of the Battle of Antietam materials for repairs are always on site
  • short for building site.
  • 2a website:the site has no ads and is not being promoted with banners some servers use cookies to track users from site to site

verb

[with object] (usually be sited)
  • fix or build (something) in a particular place:the rectory is sited behind the church (as noun siting)decisions concerning the siting of nuclear power plants

Origin:

late Middle English (as a noun): from Anglo-Norman French, or from Latin situs 'local position'. The verb dates from the late 16th century

Do not confuse site with sight. See sight.

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