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Internet

noun In·ter·net \ˈin-tər-ˌnet\

Definition of INTERNET

:  an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world
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First Known Use of INTERNET

1985

Other Telecommunications Terms

Ethernet, intercept
INTERNET Defined for Kids

Internet

noun In·ter·net \ˈin-tər-ˌnet\

Definition of INTERNET for Kids

:  a communications system that connects computers and databases all over the world

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