local area network

noun

computers : a network that allows the computers in a small area (such as an office) to share equipment (such as printers) and data

Full Definition of LOCAL AREA NETWORK

: a network of personal computers in a small area (as an office) for sharing resources (as a printer) or exchanging data

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noun

: a computer network that covers a small area (as an office building or a home)

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