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telnet

The English word “telnet” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A network protocol that enables one computer to communicate with another via a local area network or the Internet.
  2. The program that acts as the client for such communication.

verb

  1. To use such a program to make such a connection.

Etymology

Short for telecommunication network.

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