Computer Networking Terminology

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a distinct subset of the Internet with addresses sharing a common suffix

  • The company specializes in the financial domain, offering services such as investment management and wealth planning.
  • I'm really into the tech domain, always keeping up with the latest gadgets and software.
  • She's the queen of the fashion domain, always ahead of the trends and setting new styles.
  • His knowledge in the domain of psychology is vast, making him a go-to resource for understanding human behavior.

noun a title or heading at the top of a page or document

adjective used to describe something related to or characteristic of a header

  • The header of the document should include the title and author's name.
  • Make sure to put the title at the top of the page, in the header.
  • The header is where you slap on the title and call it a day.
  • In life, you are the header of your own story, setting the tone for everything that follows.

noun a group or system of interconnected people or things

verb to interact with others to exchange information or resources

  • The company invested in upgrading their network infrastructure to improve efficiency.
  • I need to connect to the office network to access the shared files.
  • I'm part of a tight-knit network of creatives in the city.
  • The network of relationships she has built over the years helped her succeed in business.

noun a small container or package, typically containing a quantity of something

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  • The information is stored in a data packet for secure transmission.
  • Can you pass me that packet of chips?
  • I need to grab a packet of smokes from the store.
  • She received a packet of bad news all at once.

noun the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions

  • The protocol for conducting clinical trials must be strictly followed.
  • Make sure you follow the protocol when setting up the new printer.
  • We totally bypassed the usual protocol and just went for it.
  • In this company, there's an unspoken protocol for how things are done.

noun a person who is excessively deferential or servile to those in authority, especially in order to gain an advantage

  • The timeserver on the network ensures that all devices are synchronized.
  • Make sure you set the timeserver correctly on your computer so it's always accurate.
  • I heard the new timeserver software is supposed to be really cool.
  • In a world full of chaos, the timeserver acts as a beacon of order and precision.

noun a tool or software used to capture and analyze network traffic

  • A packet sniffer is a tool used for capturing and analyzing network traffic.
  • I used a packet sniffer to see what data was being sent over the network.
  • Dude, I ran a packet sniffer on my wifi and found out my roommate was hogging all the bandwidth.
  • She was like a packet sniffer, always picking up on subtle cues and messages in conversations.

noun A term used in computer science to refer to a point in a network where data is transmitted or received

  • The nodel in the network architecture serves as a central point for data transmission.
  • Make sure you connect to the right nodel for a stable internet connection.
  • I heard the new gaming console has a powerful nodel for seamless gameplay.
  • In a company, the CEO acts as the nodel that coordinates all departments.

verb to speak to or write to someone; to deal with a problem or difficult situation

adjective referring to the act of speaking to or writing to someone

  • The company is currently addressing the issue of workplace diversity through targeted training programs.
  • We need to start addressing the mess in the garage before it gets out of hand.
  • I'm tired of addressing his drama, I just want to focus on my own life.
  • The author's novel does a great job of addressing the complexities of human emotion.