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- 1 Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“the specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications”). alt-of
"The dirty secret of the internet is that all this distraction and interruption is immensely profitable. Web companies like to boast about "creating compelling content", or offering services that let you "stay up to date with what your friends are doing", "share the things you love with the world" and so on."
- 2 The global, decentralized network of computers which communicate with one another using the Internet protocol suite, which now forms a vital part of global communication, content sharing, and information exchange systems.
"2008, Lou Schuler, "Foreword", in Nate Green, Built for Show, page xi [I]f you think the Internet existed in 1970, I can only guess that the education system has left at least one child behind."
- 3 Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“global community of individuals communicating via the Internet”). alt-of
"As soon as the trailer was released, the internet went nuts."
- 4 The global community of individuals communicating via the Internet. broadly, informal
"We know how much the Internet has changed America. And we are already an open society. Imagine how much it could change China. Now, there is no question – China has been trying to crack down on the Internet. Good luck. That's sort of like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall."
- 1 Internet access or connection; internet connectivity. uncountable
"Do you have internet at your place? My internet is down and I want to check my email."
- 2 a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange wordnet
- 3 Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol; an intranet. countable
- 4 A fictitious unit of scoring awarded for making outstanding posts on the internet. Internet, countable, humorous, uncountable
"You did a nice job there Patty … you came off as intelligent, well-spoken, and concerned about the well being of the victims, in stark contrast to the self-serving, uncaring, unconcerned attitude of the Narconon spokeswoman. 100 internets for you!"
- 1 To use the internet; specifically, to search for information by using the internet. Internet, informal, intransitive
"Having no idea what that means, I am internetting like mad."
- 2 To entwine or link (several things) together, so as to form a network; to interconnect, to network. ambitransitive, archaic, rare
"A railroad performs in a single day as much work as a ship in a whole year. This is done, too, in the midst of society, internetted among the cities, the farms, the dwellings of the people."
- 3 To connect (a computer, an electronic device, etc.) into a computer network (in particular, the Internet). ambitransitive, specifically
"We are continuing our program of internetting our radar system with that of the Federal Aviation Agency."
Etymology
The noun is a variant of Internet. The verb is derived from the noun.
The noun is a variant of Internet. The verb is derived from the noun.
The noun is a variant of Internet. The verb is derived from the noun.
From inter- (prefix meaning ‘amid, among; between’) + net (“to form a netting or network”).
Etymology tree ▲ Proto-Indo-European *h₁en- Proto-Indo-European *h₁en- Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *h₁entér Proto-Italic *ənter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- Proto-Indo-European *neHd- Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Germanic *natją Proto-West Germanic *nati Old English nett Middle English net English net Proto-Indo-European *werǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Indo-European *wérǵom Proto-Germanic *werką Proto-West Germanic *werk Old English weorc Middle English werk English work English network English internetwork English Internet Coined by the U.S. Defense Department in 1986. Shortening of internetwork.
See also for "internet"
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