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A TLD (glossary)TLD top-level domain The last part of a domain name, after the final dot. Full definition of TLD made from an ordinary word, such as a type of product, where only the registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry and its affiliates can register and use domains. ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN stopped such applications during the 2012 round (glossary)2012 round The first round of ICANN's New gTLD Program, which opened for applications in 2012. Full definition of 2012 round and does not accept them in the 2026 round.