Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

virtual private network

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.20 in modern English

Syllables: vir-tu-al pri-vate net-work
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.

Example Sentences

"Most Chinese users watch HBO through virtual private networks, or VPNs."

Inflected Forms

virtual private networks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

VPN

Questions

What does virtual private network mean?: A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.

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