CEFR B2

extranet

noun

Meaning

A private network that uses Internet technology to share part of a business's information or operations with external partners, suppliers, or customers.

Examples

The company uses an extranet to manage its supply chain and communicate with vendors.
Access to the extranet is restricted to authorized personnel and approved external users.

Synonyms: private network, shared network

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extranet (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt/

Definition

A private network that uses Internet technology to share part of a business's information or operations with external partners, suppliers, or customers.

Examples

The company uses an extranet to manage its supply chain and communicate with vendors.
Access to the extranet is restricted to authorized personnel and approved external users.
An extranet can improve collaboration and efficiency between an organization and its business partners.

How to Use extranet

extranet for (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the purpose or the external parties for whom the extranet is intended. — "The company developed an extranet for its suppliers to streamline ordering."
extranet access (collocation): Refers to the ability or permission to enter and use the extranet. — "We are implementing a new system for extranet access control."

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