Portal synonyms

A gap, breach, or aperture:

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door (related)

A portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle, consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. Doors are frequently made of wood or metal. May have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold the door closed, and a lock that ensures the door cannot be opened without the key.

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entrance

(Countable) The action of entering, or going in.

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gateway

An opening or a structure framing an opening, such as an arch, that may be closed by a gate.

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gate (related)

A logic gate.

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portal-vein

(Anatomy) A short, wide vein that carries blood to the liver from the organs of the digestive system.

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ingress

The act of entering

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vena portae

a short vein that carries blood into the liver

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adit

A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine as contrasted to a shaft which is a vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

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arch

(Anatomy) An organ or structure having a curved or bowlike appearance, especially either of two arched sections of the bony structure of the foot.

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bode

A stop; a halting; delay.

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hepatic-portal-vein

(Biology) A vessel located in the abdominal cavity formed by the union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins that channels blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to capillary beds in the liver.

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portal-site

(Internet) a website with many features and useful content, but also with many links to other sites; its aim being that users would make it their home page

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augur

In ancient Rome, any of a body of officials who interpreted omens as being favorable or unfavorable in connection with an undertaking

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doorway

The entranceway to a room, building, or passage.

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internet (related)

The specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications.

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intranet (related)

A privately maintained computer network that can be accessed only by authorized persons, especially members or employees of the organization that owns it.

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database (related)

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portals (related)

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web (related)

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extranet (related)

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web based (related)

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site (related)

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e-commerce (related)

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network (related)

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ecommerce (related)

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electronic mail or email (related)

Known also as Web portal, is a special kind of Website. The term portal was initially given to large Internet search engines that expanded their offerings to include email, news, stock quotes, and other information tidbits of practical use. Some large companies developed Intranet Websites with a similar approach, giving way to what is now known as “enterprise information” or “corporate portals.” A portal typically has a home page allowing for navigation of loosely integrated features provided by a company’s divisions or by independent third parties and a large, diversified target audience. Known also as Web portal, is a special kind of Website. The term portal was initially given to large Internet search engines that expanded their offerings to include email, news, stock quotes, and other information tidbits of practical use. Some large companies developed Intranet Websites with a similar approach, giving way to what is now known as “enterprise information” or “corporate portals.” A portal typically has a home page allowing for navigation of loosely integrated features provided by a company’s divisions or by independent third parties and a large, diversified target audience. About, Inc. Portal. [Online, 2004.] About, Inc. Website. http:// compnetworking.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-portal.htm.

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