What does "wide area network" mean?

A computer network that covers a large geographic area.

How do you pronounce "wide area network"?

Pronounced //ˈwʌɪdˌɛːrɪəˌnɛtwəːk//.

Common synonyms include: backbone network, broad-area, carrier network, global network, intercity network, long-haul network.

/ˈwʌɪdˌɛːrɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A computer network that covers a large geographic area.
2
a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network wordnet