internet  /ˈɪn tər ˌnɛt/ ? Meaning of "internet"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

Synonym(s)

net

Usage(s):

  1. All popular news channels, newspapers and magazines are taking their shows to the internet.
  2. By providing wireless access to the internet in public places, Wi-Fi has partially liberated the field force of the companies.

News

  1. Internet TV just around the corner

    Internet television, or IPTV, is coming to a living room near you.
    on 2010/09/03 Source: Marlborough Express

  2. Internet vaults Japandroids into rock stars

    Internet vaults Japandroids into rock stars
    on 2010/09/03 Source: The Spokesman-Review

  3. Internet broadcast adds ‘Coaches Show’

    ASHLAND – The internet broadcasts of Ashland-Greenwood sports has added a fall “Coaches Show” that will air Wednesday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning this week.
    on 2010/09/03 Source: The Ashland Gazette

Quotes

  1. "By joining forces with Navteq, we will be able to bring context and geographical information to a number of our Internet services," Kallasvuo said.
    on Oct 1, 2007 By: Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "For years, images of this man sexually abusing children have been circulating on the Internet. We have tried all other means to identify and to bring him to justice, but we are now convinced that without the public's help this sexual predator could...
    on Oct 8, 2007 By: Ronald Noble Source: Guardian Unlimited

  3. "This was not a strike we wanted, but one we had to conduct in order to win jurisdiction and establish appropriate residuals for writing in new media and on the Internet," Verrone said through a statement released Tuesday evening.
    on Feb 12, 2008 By: Patric Verrone Source: Xinhua

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