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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
local area network
noun
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▪ Graphics: Methods of transmitting broadcast quality vision through a digital local area network.
▪ It is currently working on a system for extending the security provided on Unix and local area network systems.
▪ They have an open client-server architecture and manage heterogeneous workstations, servers and host computers linked via a local area network.
▪ Within a building, a local area network can transfer data at broadband speeds-10 megabytes per second or more.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
local area network

LAN \LAN\ n. [Local Area Network.] A local area network; a network[3] connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment within a small area, to create an inter-office system, typically within one building or one site of a corporation. Contrasted to WAN, a wide-area network.

Syn: local area network.

Wiktionary
local area network

n. 1 (context computing English) An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building. 2 (context computing English) A network on which all device communicate using OSI model device layer addressing. 3 (context Internet English) A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not route.

WordNet
local area network

n. 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 [syn: LAN]

Wikipedia
Local area network

A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building and has its network equipment and interconnects locally managed. By contrast, a wide area network (WAN), not only covers a larger geographic distance, but also generally involves leased telecommunication circuits or Internet links.

Ethernet and Wi-Fi are the two most common transmission technologies in use for local area networks. Historical technologies include ARCNET, Token ring, and AppleTalk.