WAN
- (acronym) . (computing) Wide Area Network, as contrasted with a LAN, or Local Area Network. Used to describe a computer network that covers a large geographic area, which can refer to several buildings in a city, or several cities. Can refer to a group of LANs connected by dedicated long-distance links.
- Adjective. Pale, sickly-looking.
- Adjective. Dim, faint.
- Adjective. Bland, uninterested.
- Verb. (obsolete) (past of, win) .
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