electronic network

Other forms: electronic networks

Definitions of electronic network

1. noun

   (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
   synonyms: network

   types:

   computer network

   (computer science) a network of computers

   early warning system

   a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them

   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

   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

   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

   type of:

   system

   instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity