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Word

RAS

Phoneticsras

/ˈɹæs/

Definition

n. Stands for Remote Access Service. A system in some computers that lets you connect to a network from a different location using a phone line or the internet. It is an older term for getting into a work network from home.

n. Abbreviation for Remote Access Service. Refers to a combination of hardware and software that allows a user to access the resources of a remote local area network. Typically associated with legacy Windows NT environments and dial-up or VPN protocols.

Examples

“The office uses RAS to let employees work from home.”

“Before modern cloud-based solutions became standard, the company relied on a Windows-based RAS to provide secure entry for its traveling sales team.”

“The transition from traditional RAS to modern zero-trust network access has significantly reduced the latency experienced by remote engineers attempting to sync large datasets with the central repository.”

Examples

simple

“The office uses RAS to let employees work from home.”

contextual

“Before modern cloud-based solutions became standard, the company relied on a Windows-based RAS to provide secure entry for its traveling sales team.”

complex

“The transition from traditional RAS to modern zero-trust network access has significantly reduced the latency experienced by remote engineers attempting to sync large datasets with the central repository.”

Real-World Examples

“Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors lower blood pressure while also reducing pressure inside the kidney's filtering structures.”
ScienceDaily · 18 Aug 2026

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