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virtual private network

virtual private network noun: a network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.

Noun

virtual private network (plural virtual private networks)

  1. A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.
    • Most Chinese users watch HBO through virtual private networks, or VPNs.2018 June 25, Lily Kuo, The Guardian

virtual private network meaning in Malay and Indonesian

virtual private network in Malay

type of network
rangkaian persendirian maya

virtual private network in Indonesian

type of network
jejaring pribadi virtual, jaringan pribadi virtual, jaringan privat maya, rangkayan privat maya

Forms of virtual private network

pluralvirtual private networks

Questions about virtual private network

What does virtual private network mean?
Virtual private network means a network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.
What is virtual private network in Malay?
Virtual private network in Malay is rangkaian persendirian maya. See Virtual private network meaning in Malay.
What part of speech is virtual private network?
Virtual private network is a noun.
What is the plural of virtual private network?
The plural of virtual private network is virtual private networks.

Words near virtual private network in the dictionary

  1. virtual particles
  2. virtual pet
  3. virtual pets
  4. virtual piano
  5. virtual pianos
  6. virtual private network
  7. virtual private networks
  8. virtual private server
  9. virtual private servers
  10. virtual proxies
  11. virtual proxy

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