networked computing

noun

UK /ˈnɛtwɜːkt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

US /ˈnɛtwɜːrkt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

Computers that are joined together so they can share information.

The school uses networked computing so every classroom can use the same files.

SYNONYMS

distributed computing computer networking connected computing collaborative computing

RELATED WORDS

network server internet cloud computing data sharing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Using a group of connected computers to work on one big job together.

Scientists used networked computing to solve the hard math problem.

3. The setup and care of computers that talk to each other over wires or Wi-Fi.

He studied networked computing to help keep office computers running smoothly.

4. Sharing programs and files among many computers instead of keeping them on just one.

With networked computing, the whole team could open the same report at once.