greylist
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greylist
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From grey + list.
noun greylists · graylist
- A list, resembling a blacklist, for less serious offences.
- 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 greylists · greylisting · greylisted · graylist
- To place on a greylist.
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noun list for less serious offences
| 中文 | 灰名單 /灰名单 |
|---|---|
| Русский | серый список seryj spisok |
Talk about this word "greylist." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/greylist. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. greylist. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/greylist "greylist." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/greylist.
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@misc{greylist_2026,
title = {greylist},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/greylist},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
