extranet

[ ek-struh-net ]

noun
  1. an intranet that is partially accessible to authorized persons outside of a company or organization.

Origin of extranet

1
1995–2000

Words Nearby extranet

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British Dictionary definitions for extranet

extranet

/ (ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt) /


noun
  1. computing an intranet that is modified to allow outsiders access to it, esp one belonging to a business that allows access to customers

Origin of extranet

1
C20: from extra- + net 1 (sense 8), modelled on intranet

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Scientific definitions for extranet

extranet

[ ĕkstrə-nĕt′ ]


  1. An extension of an institution's intranet, enabling communication between the institution and people it deals with, often by providing limited access to its intranet.

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