extranet

[ ek-struh-net ]
/ ˈɛk strəˌnɛt /

noun

an intranet that is partially accessible to authorized persons outside of a company or organization.

Origin of extranet

1995–2000

Words nearby extranet

extramarital, extrametrical, extramundane, extramural, extraneous, extranet, extranuclear, extraocular muscle, extraordinaire, extraordinary, extraordinary general meeting

British Dictionary definitions for extranet

extranet
/ (ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt) /

noun

computing an intranet that is modified to allow outsiders access to it, esp one belonging to a business that allows access to customers

Word Origin for extranet

C20: from extra- + net 1 (sense 8), modelled on intranet

Scientific definitions for extranet

extranet
[ ĕk′strə-nĕt′ ]

An extension of an institution's intranet, enabling communication between the institution and people it deals with, often by providing limited access to its intranet.