allowlist
|al/low/list|
B2
/əˈlaʊˌlɪst/
approved list
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allowlist' originates from the English words 'allow' and 'list', where 'allow' meant 'to permit' and 'list' referred to a series of names or items.
Historical Evolution
'allowlist' evolved from the term 'whitelist', which was used in computing to denote a list of approved entities.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a list of approved entities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a list of entities that are granted access or privileges, often used in computing and security contexts.
The email server uses an allowlist to filter out spam.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42