a network topology in which nodes are connected in a daisy chain by a linear sequence of buses.; "In a bus network, every station rece…
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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
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(computer science) a network of computers
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data tra…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a computer network similar to but separate from the internet; devoted to the dissemination of information to and for the Intelligence…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data tra…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data tra…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through t…
Used in the same subject area: Electrical engineering, Computing and technology, Computer science, Engineering, Networking.a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
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the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively; "workers in AI hope to imi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.(computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer's syste…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively; "workers in AI hope to imi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.(computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer's syste…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.(computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.; "FLIP is a connectionless protoc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: local, computer, network, communication, computers.
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