Communication Network

System facilitating information exchange.

net communication system

A communication network is a collection of interconnected nodes that facilitate the exchange of information. It can refer to various systems, from social networks to computer networks.

Pronunciation

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ˈnetwɜːrk/

Etymology

The term 'communication network' combines 'communication,' from Latin communicare meaning 'to share,' and 'network,' derived from a web-like structure.

Explain Like I’m 5

A communication network is like a group of friends passing notes to each other, but instead of paper, they use phones, computers, or the internet.

Fun Facts

The first communication network was a system of smoke signals used by Native Americans
The telegraph, invented in the 1830s, was one of the first electrical communication networks
Modern communication networks rely on complex protocols and infrastructure to ensure reliable data transfer

FAQ

What is a communication network? It's a system that allows information to be shared between people or devices
How do communication networks work? They use various technologies like cables, radio waves, and satellites to transmit data
What are some examples of communication networks? The internet, telephone systems, and radio broadcasting are all examples

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

network information network

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

system network

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

internet social media telephone network

Meronyms — Parts or Components

nodes links channels

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

information system infrastructure

Indexes

social technological

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