LAN

LAN means Local Area Network, a system that links together various pieces of electronic equipment from a small area. (noun)

An example of a LAN is what a small business uses to connect their computers together.

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noun

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noun

A system that links together electronic office equipment, such as computers and word processors, and forms a network within an office or building.

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LAN

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