network architecture
nounUK /ˈnɛtwɜːk ˈɑːkɪtɛktʃə/
US /ˈnɛtwɜːrk ˈɑːrkɪtɛktʃər/
A network architecture is the plan for how computers are connected and talk to each other.
The engineer drew a network architecture to show how all the office computers link together.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The overall design of a computer network, including its hardware, software, and rules.
The company upgraded its network architecture to handle more users.
3. The way parts of a system are organized and connected to work together.
The new network architecture made the whole system faster and safer.
4. A diagram or model that shows how devices and connections are arranged.
She studied the network architecture before fixing the broken link.