"OSI model" meaning in English

See OSI model in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} OSI model
  1. (networking) A description of the standard functions of a communications system in terms of seven layers of abstraction (the OSI layers). Wikipedia link: OSI model Categories (topical): Networking

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