What is the significance of 'dns' in the context of accessing 'play.google.com'?

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What is the significance of 'dns' in the context of accessing 'play.google.com'?
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DNS (Domain Name System) translates the human-readable domain name 'play.google.com' into an IP address that computers use to locate the server hosting the Google Play Store. Without DNS, you'd need to remember and enter the IP address directly, which is impractical.