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network topology

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The physical arrangement of a network; the way in which cables are arranged in order to connect computers in a network.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

the configuration of a communication network

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: topology

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: configuration, constellation

Narrower terms: bus topology, bus, loop topology, loop, star topology, star, mesh topology, mesh, physical topology, logical topology

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