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n.

A Web site that combines a wide array of content and services in an effort to convince users to make the site their home page.

"That's why portals are loading the sites with features and accessories. The idea is that once the user finds the page, he won't want or need to leave. And the longer he stays, the more features he uses, and the more he generates in advertising and perhaps commerce revenues for his portal site."

— Jim Hu, "Racing to the start line," CNET NEWS.COM