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wide area network

[/waɪd ˈɛriə ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/]
nounpl: wide area networks
rede de área ampla
1. A computer network that spans a large geographical area, connecting multiple local area networks (LANs) across cities, regions, or countries using telecommunications lines or satellite links.
The company uses a wide area network to connect its offices in different cities.
A empresa usa uma rede de área ampla para conectar seus escritórios em diferentes cidades.
2. A telecommunications infrastructure that allows organizations to share data and resources across distant locations.
Our wide area network enables employees to access the central database from any branch office.
Nossa rede de área ampla permite que os funcionários acessem o banco de dados central de qualquer filial.
Synonyms
WANlong-distance networkrede geograficamente dispersa
Antonyms
LAN (local area network)rede local

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede de área ampla
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese technical literature
São Paulo
rede WAN
Abbreviation commonly used in tech industry
Portugal
rede de área alargada
Alternative term used in European Portuguese contexts

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connect the dots across distances
bridge the digital gap
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