Definitions for "Name service"
A service that supplies domain name–to–Internet Protocol (IP) number resolution by maintaining and making available the hardware, software, and information that is needed.
Maintains and makes available the hardware, software and data needed to perform link text-based domain names and numeric IP addresses. Many ISPs operate name servers and provide their customers with name service when they register a domain name. Most individuals are not in a position to operate a name server on their own and will need to make arrangements for name service with an ISP or some other person or organization.
a service that resolves resource names to communication identifiers by holding copies of names and their translations