The network
Example: The network connects multiple devices
Definition
"The network" refers to a system of interconnected computers, devices, or nodes that communicate and share resources, enabling data exchange and collaboration among users or machines within an IT environment.
Etymology
The term "the network" originates from the combination of 'net,' meaning a fabric of threads or connections, and 'work,' implying activity or operation. It was adopted in computing to describe interconnected systems that function together, much like a spider's web connecting points.
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"The network" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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