resolver

2 definitions found

resolver - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Resolver \Re*solv"er\ (r?-z?lv"?r), n.
     1. That which decomposes, or dissolves. --Boyle.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. That which clears up and removes difficulties, and makes
        the mind certain or determined. --Bp. Burnet.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. One who resolves, or formal a firm purpose.
        [1913 Webster]

resolver - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  resolver
  
     <networking> The TCP/IP protocol library software that
     formats requests to be sent to the Domain Name Server for
     hostname to Internet address conversion.
  
     (1995-03-28)