wide area network

See also: wide-area network

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  • IPA(key): /ˈwʌɪdˌɛːrɪəˌnɛtwəːk/
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wide area network (plural wide area networks)

  2. (computing) A computer network that covers a large geographic area.
    Synonym: WAN (acronym)
    Antonyms: LAN, local area network, PAN, personal area network, WPAN
    Hypernyms: network, computer network < network
    Hyponyms: LPWAN, metropolitan area network

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