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Local area network

//ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.

    "A local area network connects all of the computers in our office."

  2. 2
    a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices wordnet
  3. 3
    A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
  4. 4
    A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed. Internet

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