Internet Terminology

noun the act of casually looking through something

verb to casually look through something

• She decided to browse through the library's collection of rare manuscripts.
• I like to browse online for new clothes to buy.
• Let's browse some memes on the internet.
• His mind would often browse through memories of his childhood.

noun a small round mark or spot

verb to mark or cover with dots

adjective having a dot or dots

• Please make sure to place a dot at the end of each sentence in your report.
• Don't forget to add a dot at the end of your text messages.
• I love how you always put a dot in your social media posts.
• The stars in the sky formed a perfect dot pattern.

noun the state of being latent; delay; the time between initiating a request in a computer system and receiving or detecting the response

• The network experienced high latency during peak hours, causing delays in data transmission.
• My internet connection has been so slow lately, probably due to latency issues.
• Ugh, this lag is killing me! I can't stand this latency anymore.
• The latency in communication between them was palpable, creating an awkward tension in the room.

noun a structure consisting of a framework of string or wire supporting a mesh

verb to catch or secure with a net

adjective remaining after deductions; final or ultimate

• The company reported a net profit of $1 million last quarter.
• After expenses, she had a net income of $500.
• I need to check my net worth before making any big purchases.
• The net of corruption has ensnared many high-ranking officials.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The official announcement was posted on the company's website.
• I saw the funny meme you posted on social media.
• She posted a sick selfie on Instagram.
• His words posted a challenge to the status quo.

verb to find or encounter something unexpectedly or by chance

• During my research, I happened to stumble upon a rare manuscript in the library archives.
• I was just browsing the internet and stumbled upon this cool new website.
• I was walking through the park and totally stumbled upon this hidden gem of a coffee shop.
• Sometimes in life, we stumble upon unexpected opportunities that can change our path.

noun a multi-lane highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with overpasses, underpasses, and limited access points

• The construction of a new superhighway will greatly improve transportation efficiency in the region.
• Let's take the superhighway to get to the mall faster.
• I love cruising down the superhighway with my friends.
• In the information age, the internet can be seen as a superhighway of knowledge.

noun a complex system of interconnected elements

• The company's website is designed to be user-friendly and accessible on all web browsers.
• I spend hours browsing the web for new recipes to try out.
• I'm always on the web checking out the latest gossip and news.
• His mind was like a tangled web of thoughts, making it hard for him to focus.

noun A term used to refer to the part of the internet that is indexed by search engines and accessible without special software or configurations, as opposed to the darknet or deep web.

• The clearnet refers to the part of the internet that is indexed by search engines and accessible to the general public.
• You can find that information on the clearnet, just do a quick Google search.
• I found some cool stuff on the clearnet, check it out!
• In the vast sea of information online, the clearnet is like the well-lit main road while the dark web is the hidden alleyways.

noun a slang term for the internet, used to describe the interconnected network of websites and online resources

• The interweb has revolutionized the way we access information and communicate.
• I found that recipe on the interweb last night.
• I spend hours scrolling through the interweb looking at memes.
• His mind was like a vast interweb, connecting ideas and concepts effortlessly.

noun A principle that states that as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.

• In political debates, it is important to be aware of Godwin’s law which states that as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches.
• Did you know about Godwin’s law? It basically says that the longer an online argument goes on, the more likely someone will mention Hitler.
• Yo, have you heard of Godwin’s law? It's like, the longer people argue on the internet, the more likely someone will bring up Nazis.
• Just like Godwin’s law predicts, any heated discussion eventually reaches a point where someone compares the other person to Hitler.