wide-area network
noun
1.
a computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area.
Also called
WAN
.
British Dictionary definitions for
wide area network
wide area network
noun
1.
(
computing
) a network of computers interconnected over large distances, often by optical fibres or microwave communications
WAN
wide area network
in Science
wide area network
(wīd)
See
WAN
.
wide area network
in Technology
networking
(WAN) A
network
, usually constructed with serial lines, extending over distances greater than one kilometre.
Compare
local area network
,
metropolitan area network
.
(1994-11-24)