Meaning of internet | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“the specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications”).
   alt-of
2. Internet access or connection; internet connectivity.
   uncountable
3. The global, decentralized network of computers which communicate with one another using the Internet protocol suite, which now forms a vital part of global communication, content sharing, and information exchange systems.
4. Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“global community of individuals communicating via the Internet”).
   alt-of
5. Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol; an intranet.
   countable
6. The global community of individuals communicating via the Internet.
   broadly, informal
7. A fictitious unit of scoring awarded for making outstanding posts on the internet.
   Internet, countable, humorous, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The dirty secret of the internet is that all this distraction and interruption is immensely profitable. Web companies like to boast about "creating compelling content", or offering services that let you "stay up to date with what your friends are doing", "share the things you love with the world" and so on.”

“He was able to do this because the internet, which had been publicly available since January 1983, enabled it.”

“As soon as the trailer was released, the internet went nuts.”

“In 2014, a hot dog entrepreneur, Laura Ustick, general manager of Superdawg in Chicago, Illinois, asked the internet to get behind her in support of the Emoji Hot Dog.”

“On Friday, as the internet reacted to the video of Thomas getting arrested for walking in the street, the city rushed out a statement explaining what happened around noon last Wednesday.”

“One of their most recognised challenges was posting a photo of an animal from their collection and challenging users to Photoshop that image into other paintings. @TheMERL gave the call to action and the internet answered.”

“Do you have internet at your place? My internet is down and I want to check my email.”

“You did a nice job there Patty … you came off as intelligent, well-spoken, and concerned about the well being of the victims, in stark contrast to the self-serving, uncaring, unconcerned attitude of the Narconon spokeswoman. 100 internets for you!”

“I have been looking through CupOJoes and kind of want something dark with a silver band between the bit and the bowl [of the pipe]. That's not a must, but 1000 internets go to the first person to find one.”

“You win one internet.”

“I hope this is sarcastic. Otherwise -100 internets for you.”

“Do I win an internet?”

“2008, Lou Schuler, "Foreword", in Nate Green, Built for Show, page xi [I]f you think the Internet existed in 1970, I can only guess that the education system has left at least one child behind.”

“We know how much the Internet has changed America. And we are already an open society. Imagine how much it could change China. Now, there is no question – China has been trying to crack down on the Internet. Good luck. That's sort of like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall.”

“Not to be confused with the Josh Hutcherson Saturday Night Live sketch that's almost impossible to find online, the tragedy of Peanut, an Instagram-famous squirrel that was euthanized late last month, has sent the internet into mourning.”

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