"virtual private network" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: virtual private networks [plural]
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  1. (computing) A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure. Related terms: VPN Translations (type of network): 虛擬專用網絡 /虚拟专用网络 (xūnǐ zhuānyòng wǎngluò) (Chinese Mandarin), 虛擬專用網 /虚拟专用网 (xūnǐ zhuānyòng wǎng) [Mainland-China] (Chinese Mandarin), 虛擬私人網路 /虚拟私人网路 (xūnǐ sīrén wǎnglù) [Taiwan] (Chinese Mandarin), virtuální privátní síť (Czech), virtuala privata reto (Esperanto), virtuaalne privaatvõrk (Estonian), virtuaalinen erillisverkko (Finnish), réseau privé virtuel (French), ვირტუალური კერძო ქსელი (virṭualuri ḳerʒo kseli) (Georgian), ვირტუალური პირადი ქსელი (virṭualuri ṗiradi kseli) (Georgian), virtuelles privates Netzwerk [neuter] (German), εικονικό ιδιωτικό δίκτυο (eikonikó idiotikó díktyo) [neuter] (Greek), rezo prive vityèl (Haitian Creole), virtuális magánhálózat (Hungarian), sýndareinkanet [neuter] (Icelandic), jejaring pribadi virtual (Indonesian), jaringan pribadi virtual (Indonesian), jaringan privat maya (Indonesian), rangkayan privat maya (Indonesian), 가상 사설망 (gasang saseolmang) (Korean), rangkaian persendirian maya (Malay), wirtualna sieć prywatna (Polish), rede privada virtual [feminine] (Portuguese), virtuellt privat nätverk (Swedish)

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