local area network

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• noun computing An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
• noun computing A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
• noun Internet A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.

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• noun a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices