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JSON

JSON is a lightweight data format commonly used by APIs.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Quick summary

Term: JSON
Plain-English definition: JSON is a lightweight data format commonly used by APIs.
Technical definition: JSON is a lightweight data format commonly used by APIs.
Commonly confused with: Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms: API, JSON-LD, Webhook

Definition

JSON is a lightweight data format commonly used by APIs.

Why it matters

Domain APIs often return domain availability, registration, billing, and DNS data as JSON.

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