intranet

American  

[in-truh-net] / ˈɪn trəˌnɛt /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a computer network with restricted access, as within a company, that uses software and protocols developed for the internet.

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intranet British  

/ ˈɪntrəˌnɛt /

noun

1. computing an internal network that makes use of internet technology

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intranet Scientific  

/ ĭn′trə-nĕt′ /

1. A privately maintained computer network that only authorized persons can access. Many corporations and institutions, for example, communicate with employees or members through the use of a private intranet.

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Etymology

Origin of intranet

First recorded in 1990–95; intra- ( def. ) + (inter)net ( def. )

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Example Sentences

Owing to stringent security requirements, only a few of these systems are authorized by Congress, and many members use one called Intranet Quorum, made by Leidos, a Virginia-based defense contractor and technology company.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 26, 2017

A slightly larger group of privileged North Koreans can see a tightly controlled Intranet called "Kwangmyong," meaning "Bright."

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2014

There is a plausible reason to knock all the mobile devices off of IBM’s Intranet: security. 

From Forbes • Nov. 19, 2014

"The trial evidence cited in the document confirms that Alan's actions were intended to improve the Internet and Intranet connectivity of Cuba's small, peaceful, non-dissident, Jewish community," Kahn said.

From Reuters • Jan. 21, 2012

Our website was first conceived as an Intranet service for translators in Switzerland, who often deal with the same kind of material as the federal government's translators.

From Interviews (1998-2001) by Lebert, Marie