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computer network
(computer science) a network of computers
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early warning system
a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them
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information superhighway, superhighway
an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form
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Intelnet
a computer network similar to but separate from the internet; devoted to the dissemination of information to and for the Intelligence Community
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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
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intranet
a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software
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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
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WAN, wide area network
a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
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WWW, World Wide Web, web
computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol