Networking Technology

5 words in this vocabulary list

verb meshed is a verb that is the past tense of the word mesh, which means to fit together or interlock

adjective meshed is an adjective that describes something that is closely connected or interwoven

  • The two companies' interests meshed perfectly, leading to a successful partnership.
  • Our schedules meshed well, so we were able to meet up for coffee easily.
  • Their styles totally meshed at the party last night.
  • The colors in the painting meshed together beautifully, creating a harmonious composition.

noun a main line or route, especially of a railroad or bus system

  • The trunk line is the main artery of the telecommunications network, carrying all the data and voice traffic.
  • Make sure you don't accidentally cut the trunk line when doing any digging in the backyard.
  • I heard the trunk line got upgraded to fiber optic, so our internet should be super fast now.
  • In the family tree, the grandfather is considered the trunk line that connects all the branches together.

noun a method of connecting to the internet using a telephone line

  • The old computer system required a dial-up connection to access the internet.
  • I remember the days when we had to use dial-up to go online.
  • Dial-up was so slow, it felt like watching paint dry.
  • His communication skills are like a dial-up connection, slow and outdated.

DSL

noun DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, which is a type of technology that provides internet access by transmitting digital data over traditional telephone lines.

  • DSL, or Digital Subscriber Line, is a type of technology that provides high-speed internet access over traditional copper telephone lines.
  • I upgraded to a DSL connection at home for faster internet speeds.
  • I can't believe how fast my new DSL setup is compared to my old connection.
  • In the world of internet connectivity, DSL is like the reliable old workhorse that gets the job done efficiently.

noun ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, a type of technology that allows data to be transmitted over copper telephone lines at high speeds.

adjective ADSL can be used as an adjective to describe the type of internet connection or technology being used.

  • The company offers high-speed internet access through ADSL technology.
  • I upgraded to ADSL for faster internet speeds at home.
  • I'm so glad I switched to ADSL - it's way better than my old internet.
  • Using ADSL is like having a superhighway for internet traffic in your home.