WAN

Wide Area Network. Data communication networks that links together distant networks and their computers to provide long-haul connectivity between separate networks located in different geographic areas.

Workstation

A grouping of computer hardware and software (e.g. monitor, keyboard, hard drive) functioning for individual uses such as word, information, and image processing.

WWW

World Wide Web. Also known as 'the Web.' An Internet information resource for international hypertext linking which offers graphics, sound, text, and in some cases video clips giving information. This is the newest (1993) and fastest growing aspect of the Internet because of its ability to offer more than just plain text online.