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LAN

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫæn// lan

n. Stands for Local Area Network. A group of computers and other devices connected together in a small area, like a home or office. It lets you share files and printers without using the public internet.

n. Abbreviation for Local Area Network. A computer network that spans a relatively small area, such as a single building or campus. It connects workstations and personal computers to share data, software, and peripheral devices like printers.


SIMPLE

The office LAN is down, so I cannot print my report.

CONTEXTUAL

Setting up a home LAN allows every family member to access the central media server from their own bedroom.

COMPLEX

While a WAN connects cities or countries, a LAN provides high-speed data transfer and low latency for devices within a localized environment.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'LAN party' or 'LAN cable'.

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