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wide area network

n.
WAN.
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wide area network

n
(Computer Science) computing a network of computers interconnected over large distances, often by optical fibres or microwave communications. Abbreviation: WAN
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Noun1.wide area network - a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area networkwide area network - a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
computer network - (computer science) a network of computers
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