Word
subnet
Phoneticssub·net
Definition
n. a smaller part of a larger computer network. It helps organize traffic and keep data moving efficiently by grouping connected devices together.
n. a logically visible subdivision of an IP network. Dividing a network into two or more networks improves routing efficiency and enhances security by isolating traffic within specific segments.
Examples
“The office computers are all on the same subnet.”
“The network administrator assigned the accounting department to a separate subnet to ensure their financial data remained isolated from the rest of the company.”
“By implementing a custom subnet mask, the engineer was able to partition the existing infrastructure into smaller, more manageable segments, thereby reducing broadcast storms and improving overall latency.”
Examples
simple
“The office computers are all on the same subnet.”
contextual
“The network administrator assigned the accounting department to a separate subnet to ensure their financial data remained isolated from the rest of the company.”
complex
“By implementing a custom subnet mask, the engineer was able to partition the existing infrastructure into smaller, more manageable segments, thereby reducing broadcast storms and improving overall latency.”
Usage
Commonly used in technical contexts; often paired with 'mask' to describe how the network is divided.
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