extranet

American  

[ek-struh-net] / ˈɛk strəˌnɛt /

noun

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

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extranet British  

/ 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

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extranet Scientific  

/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of extranet

1995–2000