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Internet

Definition

The internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that allows for the sharing of information and communication between users worldwide.

Analogy

Think of the internet as a vast library that contains books, articles, and resources from all over the world. Just like how you can access any book or piece of information in the library, the internet allows people to access and share information from anywhere on Earth.

Related terms

World Wide Web: The World Wide Web, often referred to as the web, is an information space where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) and can be accessed via the internet.

Online Communication: Online communication refers to various ways individuals interact with each other through digital platforms like email, instant messaging, social media, and video conferencing.

Information Exchange: Information exchange refers to the process of sharing knowledge or data between individuals or systems using different forms such as text, images, videos, or audio files.

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