noun

subnet

subnet, subnetwork

The network is divided into several subnets.

The network is divided into several subnets.

Each department is on a different subnet.

Each department is on a different subnet.

a subnet of ((a network)) The IT team created a new subnet for the marketing department.

Synonyms: subnetwork

A compound of 'sub-' (meaning under or part of) and 'net' (from network).

Think of it simply as a 'sub-division of a network'.

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