intranet

noun

in·​tra·​net ˈin-trə-ˌnet How to pronounce intranet (audio)
: a network operating like the World Wide Web but having access restricted to a limited group of authorized users (such as employees of a company)

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Instead of flipping through manuals or accessing Starbucks’ intranet, baristas will be able to use a tablet behind the counter equipped with Green Dot Assist to get answers to a range of questions, from how to make an iced shaken espresso to troubleshooting equipment errors. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 June 2025 Develop or enhance a company intranet to serve as a central communication hub. Andrea Aker, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Employees shouldn’t have to search through five intranet pages or ask their manager in order to find help. Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Otherwise, a brief interview can result in an article for the intranet or an employee publication. Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for intranet

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intranet was in 1977

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“Intranet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intranet. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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