extranet

[ ek-struh-net ]

noun

1. an intranet that is partially accessible to authorized persons outside of a company or organization.

extranet

/ ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt /

noun

1. computing an intranet that is modified to allow outsiders access to it, esp one belonging to a business that allows access to customers

extranet

/ ĕk′strə-nĕt′ /

1. An extension of an institution's intranet, enabling communication between the institution and people it deals with, often by providing limited access to its intranet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of extranet¹

1995–2000

Word History and Origins

Origin of extranet¹

C20: from extra- + net ¹(sense 8), modelled on intranet