computer network

Noun
  1. (computer science) a network of computers (synset 103089375)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: electronic network, network - (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
    subtypes:
    • intelnet - a computer network similar to but separate from the internet; devoted to the dissemination of information to and for the Intelligence Community
    • cyberspace, internet, net - a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
    • intranet - a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software
    • lan, local area network - a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices
    • wan, wide area network - a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
    • web, world wide web, www - computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
    has:
    • client, guest, node - (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
    • host, server - (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

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