Internet In‧ter‧net [ˈɪntənet ǁ -tər-] noun
the Internet COMPUTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS the network of computer systems that allows computer users around the world to exchange information:
• These regulations have been published on the Internet.
ˌwireless ˈinternet [singular, uncountable]
COMPUTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS a service that allows you to use the Internet with a mobile phone or a wireless computer:
• Our service provides high-speed wireless internet access for customers with a wireless-ready laptop or Pocket PC.
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internet UK US (also Internet) /ˈɪntənet/ noun INTERNET, IT
► [U] the fact of the internet being available to use: »
You will need broadband internet in order to use this service.
»We are one of the cheapest providers of mobile internet.
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internet UK US (also Internet) /ˈɪntənet/ adjective [before noun]
► INTERNET, IT relating to the internet: »
In Asia, the cell phone is a primary internet connection device.
»The broker increased its internet capability to handle 40,000 trades a day.
»internet companies
»Our internet sales surpassed catalog orders for the first time.
»an internet site
Financial and business terms. 2012.