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Meaning of local area network | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk

Definitions

  1. An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
  2. A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
  3. A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.

Equivalents

Bahasa Indonesia jaringan lokal
ไทย แลน
Türkçe yerel ağ

Examples

“A local area network connects all of the computers in our office.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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