The internet
Example: The internet helps people find information quickly
Definition
"The internet" is a global network of interconnected computers and servers that allows people to share information, communicate, and access various services quickly and easily from almost anywhere in the world.
Etymology
The term "the internet" is a shortened form of 'interconnected network.' It originated in the 1970s when computer scientists developed a system to link multiple networks together, enabling communication between them. Did you know the first practical scheme for the internet was called ARPANET?
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"The internet" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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