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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How does intranet compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• internet vs. intranet

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Example Sentences

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intranet

“Over the years we have built up structures, capacities and head count,” Blume said in a Q&A published on the company intranet last month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

VW Works Council head Daniela Cavallo accused management of keeping workers in the dark in a Volkswagen intranet post.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

However, during the current round of protests, authorities have, for the first time, not only shut down access to the worldwide internet but also severely restricted the domestic intranet.

From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2026

A 2023 Pentagon memo forbids staffers from using any unclassified communication network “to access, transmit, process non-public DoD information,” since there’s already a specialized Defense intranet system for classified info.

From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2025

My employee ID was verified and I was automatically logged into my work account on the IOI intranet.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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