wide-area network
noun
a computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area.
Also called
WAN.
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British Dictionary definitions for wide area network
wide area network
noun
computing
a network of computers interconnected over large distances, often by optical fibres or microwave communications
Abbreviation: WAN
Scientific definitions for wide area network
wide area network
[ wīd ]
See WAN.