network
Hardware and software data communication systems.
The OSI seven layer model attempts to provide a way of
partitioning any computer network into independent modules
from the lowest (physical) layer to the highest (application)
layer. Many different specifications exist at each of these
layers.
Networks are often also classified according to their
geographical extent: local area network (LAN), metropolitan
area network (MAN), wide area network (WAN) and also
according to the protocols used.
See BITNET, Ethernet, Internet, Novell, PSTN,
network, the.
[Tanenbaum, A., "Computer Networks; 2nd ed.", Prentice Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1989.]
(1995-03-10)
Source: The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)
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Network \Net"work`\, n.
1. A fabric of threads, cords, or wires crossing each other
at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the
crossings, thus leaving spaces or meshes between them.
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2. Any system of lines or channels interlacing or crossing
like the fabric of a net; as, a network of veins; a
network of railroads.
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3. Hence: (Computers) A system of computers linked together
by communications channels allowing the exchange of data
between the linked computers.
[PJC]
4. (Radio, Television) A group of transmitting stations
connected by communications channels that permit the same
program to be broadcast simultaneously from multiple
stations over a very wide area; as, the CBS television
network; also, the organization that controls the
programming that is broadcast over such a network.
Contrasted with a local station or local transmitter.
[PJC]
5. (Electricity, Electronics) Any arrangement of electrical
devices or elements connected together by conducting
wires; as, a power transmission network.
[PJC]
6. A group of buildings connected by means of transportation
and communication between them, and controlled by a
central organization for a common purpose; as, a book
distribution network.
[PJC]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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69 Moby Thesaurus words for "network":
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circuit, coast-to-coast hookup, complex, cross-hatching,
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gridiron, grille, grillwork, hachure, hatching, hookup,
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Source: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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