greylist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A list, resembling a blacklist, for less serious offences.
  2. A technique for blocking spam (junk e-mail) by temporarily rejecting mail from unknown senders. A legitimate sender is likely to try sending again after a delay.
verb
  1. To place on a greylist.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

greylist greylists graylist greylisting greylisted

Etymology

From grey + list.

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