What is the internet?

network noun

a connected system of computers and machines that allows information to be shared.

request noun

a direction to a computer or machine to give information or do an task.

internet noun

a global computer network. It links together millions of computers and smaller computer networks, and allows for information, communication, retail and many other functions. Thanks to the internet, I have access to information from all over the world.

transmit verb

broadcast or send (such as an electronic signal).

access

freedom or permission to enter, speak with or use. Synonyms admittance, entry

communicate verb

to make known; to give or exchange information.Synonyms talk, exchange ideas, converse

website noun

a set of connected pages, like a home page, on the World Wide Web that are usually maintained by a single individual or organization.

IP address noun

a string of numbers that identifies a computer, a network or another device on the internet.

computer noun

an electronic device for processing, storing, and displaying data at high speeds.

device noun

an invention that does a particular thing.