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VPN — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • VPN noun An encrypted connection between a device and a remote server, through which the device's internet traffic is routed, so that the network in between cannot read the contents and websites see the server's location rather than the user's.

Senses

VPN is used for these senses in English:

  • VPN (computing) Initialism of virtual private network.

VPN — full definition

  1. noun An encrypted connection between a device and a remote server, through which the device's internet traffic is routed, so that the network in between cannot read the contents and websites see the server's location rather than the user's.
  2. noun A service or piece of software that provides such a connection.
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