Networking
Definitions about networking including routing and switching vocabulary, telecom terminology and words about email, messaging and mobile.
High-speed networks
Terms related to high-speed communication networks, including network and end-system architecture definitions and words and phrases about high-bandwidth and low-latency communication.
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analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)
Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) is an electronic process in which a continuously variable, or analog, signal is changed into a multilevel digital signal without altering its essential content.
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circuit
In electronics, a circuit is a complete circular path that electricity flows through.
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5G New Radio (NR)
5G New Radio (NR) is a set of standards that replace the LTE network 4G wireless communications standard.
Network Admin
Terms related to managing computer networks, including definitions about LANS or WANS and words and phrases about network design, troubleshooting, security and backups.
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stack overflow
A stack overflow is a type of buffer overflow error that occurs when a computer program tries to use more memory space in the call stack than has been allocated to that stack.
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data breach
A data breach is a cyber attack in which sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data has been accessed or disclosed in an unauthorized fashion.
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network packet
A network packet is a basic unit of data that's grouped together and transferred over a computer network, typically a packet-switched network, such as the internet.
Network hardware
Terms related to network hardware, including definitions about cables or file servers and words and phrases about routers and switches.
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Spine-leaf (spine-leaf architecture)
Spine-leaf, or leaf-spine, is a two-layer network topology composed of spine and leaf switches.
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northbound interface/southbound interface
A northbound interface is an application programming interface (API) or protocol that allows a lower-level network component to communicate with a higher-level or more central component, while -- conversely -- a southbound interface allows a higher-level component to send commands to lower-level network components.
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intermediate distribution frame (IDF)
An intermediate distribution frame (IDF) is a free-standing or wall-mounted rack for managing and interconnecting a telecommunications cable between end-user devices and the main distribution frame (MDF).
Networking and communications
Terms related to networking and communications, including definitions about network protocols and words and phrases about data transmission.
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Starlink
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation system that aims to deliver global internet coverage.
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Spine-leaf (spine-leaf architecture)
Spine-leaf, or leaf-spine, is a two-layer network topology composed of spine and leaf switches.
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domain
Specific to the internet, the term domain can refer to how the internet is structured, and domain also refers to how an organization's network resources are organized.
Wireless and mobile
Terms related to wireless and mobile technology, including definitions about consumer mobile technology devices and communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, WiMAX and LTE.
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GPS coordinates
GPS coordinates are a unique identifier of a precise geographic location on the earth, usually expressed in alphanumeric characters.
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microblogging
Microblogging is a short blog post designed for quick and typically direct audience interactions.
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augmented reality (AR)
Augmented reality (AR) is the integration of digital information with the user's environment in real time.