network adapter
ˈnɛtwɜːrk əˈdæptər
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Definition of network adapter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
connectivityTECH.hardware that connects a computer to a networkTECH.
  • The network adapter failed to connect to the Wi-Fi.
network card network interface card NIC
2.
technologyTECH.device enabling network communication for devicesTECH.
  • He installed a new network adapter for better connectivity.
network interface card NIC
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Images of network adapter

  • network adapter: hardware that connects a computer to a network
    hardware that connects a computer to a network
  • network adapter: device enabling network communication for devices
    device enabling network communication for devices

Expressions with network

old-boy networkn.
informal system where men from same schools help each other
He got the job through the old-boy network at his alma mater..
whisper networkn.
informal group sharing private information or gossip
The whisper network quickly spread the news about the layoffs.
old boys' networkn.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
old girls' networkn.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
your network is your net worthexp.
means strong social contacts help gain opportunities
Remember, your network is your net worth for job hunting..
good old boy networkn.
exclusive group of men helping each other in business or politics
He got the job thanks to the good old boy network.

Expressions with adapter

travel adaptern.
device for connecting plugs to different outlets
I packed a travel adapter for my trip to Europe.
car adaptern.
device that lets a car power or connect another piece of equipment
She plugged her phone into the car adapter to charge it.
double adaptern.
device allowing two plugs in one outlet
I used a double adapter for the lamp and fan.
universal adaptern.
device that connects many plug types to many wall sockets
I always pack a universal adapter when traveling to different countries.
power adaptern.
device converting power for electronic devices
I need a power adapter for my laptop.
adapter ringn.
ring-shaped part allowing camera lenses and filters with different sizes to connect
I used an adapter ring to mount the vintage lens on my camera.
wireless adaptern.
hardware for connecting to wireless networks
You need a wireless adapter to access the internet without cables.
graphics adaptern.
hardware in a computer that creates images for the monitor
My graphics adapter lets me play high-quality games.
adapter cardn.
circuit board added to a computer to provide extra functions
He installed a new adapter card to add more USB ports.
AC adaptern.
device converting AC to DC for electronics
I need an AC adapter for my laptop.

Terms related to network adapter

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
connectiondevicehardwareLANmodemrouterWi-Fiadaptercommunicationconnectorinterfacewireless

Examples of network adapter in a sentence

  • The network adapter was compatible with the new router.
  • The network adapter failed during the meeting.
  • She bought a wireless network adapter.

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  1. French:adaptateur réseau, ...
  2. German:Netzwerkadapter, ...
  3. Italian:adattatore di rete, ...
  4. Spanish:adaptador de red, ...
  5. Portuguese:adaptador de rede, placa de rede, ...
  6. Chinese:网络适配器, ...
  7. Japanese:ネットワークアダプタ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَوِّل شَبَكَة, مُكَيِّف شَبَكَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַתְאֵם רֶשֶׁת, מַתְאֵם רֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:сетевой адаптер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мережевий адаптер, ...
  12. Hindi:नेटवर्क एडेप्टर, नेटवर्क अनुकूलक, ...
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