distributed network

(UK) /dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪd ˈnetˌwɜːk/

Definition

Definition of distributed network - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

system of linked units where tasks are shared across many separate points

TECH.

The company uses a distributed network to handle massive amounts of web traffic.
A distributed network allows their sensors to keep working even if one node fails.
Cryptocurrencies rely on a distributed network to verify transactions.

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Expressions with distributed

widely distributed

adj.

available to many people or places

The product is widely distributed in stores.

distributed architecture

system design where processing parts run on several connected computers or nodes

The new platform uses a distributed architecture to handle millions of simultaneous users.

distributed data processing

handling information using linked machines in different places

The bank adopted distributed data processing to speed transactions across regional offices.

distributed processing

data processing where tasks run on several linked computers or processors

The company uses distributed processing to handle large volumes of online transactions.

distributed database

database where data is stored on multiple servers

A distributed database can improve data availability and reliability.

distributed denial of service

interruption of service by multiple sources

A distributed denial of service can cripple online services.

Expressions with network

old-boy network

informal system where men from same schools help each other

He got the job through the old-boy network at his alma mater.

whisper network

informal group sharing private information or gossip

The whisper network quickly spread the news about the layoffs.

old boys' network

group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other

He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.

old girls' network

system of support among women

She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.

your network is your net worth

exp.

means strong social contacts help gain opportunities

Remember, your network is your net worth for job hunting.

good old boy network

exclusive group of men helping each other in business or politics

He got the job thanks to the good old boy network.

bus network

system of bus routes in a city

The city's bus network is efficient and reliable.

social network

platform for online communication and sharing

She posted her vacation photos on her favorite social network.

television network

company that distributes TV programs

The television network aired the new series last night.

home network

system connecting digital devices in a house to share internet and data

We set up a new home network for all our laptops and phones.

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grid

technology

network of distributed computers solving complex problems

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French:réseau distribué, ...
German:verteiltes Netzwerk, ...
Italian:rete distribuita, ...
Spanish:red distribuida, ...
Portuguese:rede distribuída, ...
Chinese:分布式网络, ...
Japanese:分散ネットワーク, ...
Arabic:شَبَكَة مُوَزَّعَة, ...
Hebrew:רֶשֶׁת מְפֻזֶּרֶת, ...
Russian:распределённая сеть, ...
Ukrainian:розподілена мережа, ...
Hindi:वितरित नेटवर्क, ...
Bengali:বিতরণকৃত নেটওয়ার্ক, ...
Catalan:xarxa distribuïda, ...
Czech:distribuovaná síť, ...
Danish:distribueret netværk, ...
Dutch:gedistribueerd netwerk, ...
Greek:κατανεμημένο δίκτυο, ...
Hungarian:elosztott hálózat, ...
Khmer:បណ្ដាញចែកចាយ, ...
Korean:분산 네트워크, ...
Persian:شبکه توزیع‌شده, ...
Polish:sieć rozproszona, ...
Portuguese (BR):rede distribuída, ...
Romanian:rețea distribuită, ...
Swedish:distribuerat nätverk, ...
Thai:เครือข่ายแบบกระจาย, ...
Turkish:dağıtık ağ, ...
Vietnamese:mạng phân tán, ...

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