Synonyms and antonyms of The Internet in British Thesaurus

ABEND (noun)

used in the subject line of emails to warn people that they will soon lose their connection to the Internet

access number (noun)

the telephone number that is used to connect to an Internet service provider

account name (noun)

the name of a user on a network or Internet system

address (noun)

computing a series of letters, numbers, and symbols that show you where to find a particular website on the Internet

anonymous FTP (noun)

anonymous file transfer protocol: a set of rules for moving computer files from one computer to another, especially over the Internet, without having to say who you are or use a password

blind certificate (noun)

a way of checking who has visited a company’s website that shows the user’s system but not his or her name

blogosphere (noun)

the imaginary place on the Internet where people’s blogs go so that other people can read them and react to them

Bluetooth ()

a type of radio technology that makes it possible for electronic communication to exist between mobile phones, the Internet, and computers

bookmark (noun)

computing an electronic way of marking an Internet website so that you can easily find it again

Boolean (adjective)

a Boolean search is one using the words ‘and’, ‘or’, and ‘not’ to find a word or combination of words using an Internet search engine. For example you could ask to search for ‘car or automobile’, or ‘New York and not New York state’.

Boolean operator (noun)

a word such as ‘and’, ‘or’, or ‘not’ used in a Boolean search on the Internet

bounce rate (noun)

a measurement of the number of people who leave a website after they look at only one page

broadband (noun)

a type of connection to the Internet that allows you to receive or send a lot of information very quickly

browser (noun)

computing a computer program that allows you to look at and search through information on the Internet

browsing (noun)

the activity of looking at websites on the Internet in no particular order

callback (noun)

a system in which a remote computer calls back the computer that has just called its number when trying to connect to the Internet, so that only the correct person can use the Internet

certificate authority (noun)

a computer or company on the Internet that provides or checks digital certificates to prove that a company is who it claims it is

chat room (noun)

an area on the Internet or a computer network where people can exchange messages

click rate (noun)

the number of times a website is visited in a particular period of time

clickstream (noun)

the series of clicks of a computer mouse that someone makes when they look at websites on the Internet

clicktivism (noun)

the use of the Internet as a tool for influencing public opinion or achieving political or social aims

connect time (noun)

the amount of time that a computer is logged on (=connected) to another computer through a modem. Many Internet service providers charge their customers according to their connect time.

cookie (noun)

computing a small file that a website automatically sends to your computer when you connect to the website, containing information about your use of the Internet

cyberbullying (noun)

the activity of sending messages or images to someone using the Internet or a mobile phone in order to frighten or upset them

cybercafé (noun)

a café with computers so that customers can use the Internet

cyber dhaba (noun)

Indian English in South Asia, a place in the street where people can use computers or the Internet, for example to send email

cyberloafing (noun)

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities that are not related to work

cyber Monday (noun)

American the Monday after the US Thanksgiving holiday, when there is a big increase in shopping on the Internet

cybersex (noun)

the use of the Internet to have sexual experiences, for example by having a sexual conversation with someone

cybershopping (noun)

shopping for goods and services on the Internet

cyberspace (noun)

the imaginary place that emails and other pieces of information pass through when they are going from one computer to another

cybersquatting (noun)

the practice of buying the right to own an Internet address with the same name as that of a well-known company in order to make money by selling the address to that company

cyberstalking (noun)

the use of the Internet to follow and watch someone in a threatening way

decision engine (noun)

a type of search engine that collects information about users in order to provide them with relevant results for their searches

the Deep Web (noun)

a part of the World Wide Web that cannot be accessed using conventional browsers, often used for illegal or criminal activity

denial of service attack (noun)

an attack by a computer hacker or virus in which a very large number of messages are sent to a website in a very short time, so that it stops working and people cannot use it

digital cash (noun)

permission from a bank to buy goods or services on the Internet, used like money

digital certificate (noun)

an electronic code (=set of numbers and letters) that proves who someone is when they do business over the Internet or send an electronic message

the digital divide (noun)

a difference in opportunities due to a difference in the level of access to modern technologies like computers and the internet

digital signature (noun)

a secret way of adding your name to an electronic message to prove that you are who you say you are. Digital signatures are used when you buy goods or make agreements on the Internet.

domain (noun)

computing a domain name

domain name (noun)

an address on the Internet

dot (noun)

computing the way that you say the symbol . in an Internet or email address

e- (prefix)

on or using the Internet: used with some nouns for making new words

e-business (noun)

business done on the Internet

e-cash (noun)

money that exists in electronic form and is used to pay for things over the Internet

e-fraud (noun)

the activity of obtaining money illegally using the Internet

e-government (noun)

the use of the Internet by government, for example to give information to the public or to allow people to vote from their computer

e-learning (noun)

methods of learning that involve the use of computers and the Internet

e-money (noun)

e-cash

e-signature (noun)

electronic signature: a way of adding your name to an electronic document such as an email, used when you are buying goods or making agreements on the Internet

e-tail (noun)

the activity of selling things on the Internet

e-voting (noun)

the process of voting in an election using the Internet

e-wallet (noun)

a feature of web browsers that allows a user to store personal details about their credit card or bank account on the Internet

e-zine (noun)

a magazine that you can read on the Internet

fanfic (noun)

informal stories for a television series written by people who watch the series regularly. The stories are published on the Internet.

flame bait (noun)

a statement that someone puts on an Internet discussion group because they want to get an angry reply or to start a flame war

flame war (noun)

a period during which people send angry or rude emails to each other

folksonomy (noun)

a system of organizing information on a website in which different users add their own words to describe the information they find there so that other users can use these words to find the information. Folksonomy is a combination of the words ’folk’ and ’taxonomy’..

frame (noun)

computing a box on an Internet page that contains information that you can scroll through (=go up and down by using the mouse). Pages usually contain several frames.

freenet (noun)

a computer network that allows people to publish and obtain information on the Internet without leaving any sign of who they are

gateway (noun)

computing a place on the Internet from which you can get information about something, and which can be guarded

gopher (noun)

computing a system that allows people to connect to Internet sites that are not part of the World Wide Web

GPRS (noun)

a system that allows you to connect to the Internet using mobile phones

hit (noun)

a visit by someone to a particular website

home (noun)

computing a home page

home page (noun)

a place on the Internet that you choose to appear first on your computer screen each time you look at the Internet

hot link (noun)

informal a connection from one computer document to another by means of hypertext, especially on the Internet

hotspot (noun)

informalcomputing a place where a wireless internet connection is available

IM (abbreviation)

instant messaging

instant messaging (noun)

the activity of communicating with someone directly over the Internet and replying to their messages as soon as they arrive

Internet address (noun)

a code for a particular computer that is used for sending messages to it on a network or on the Internet

Internet banking (noun)

a system that allows you to use the Internet to communicate with your bank, check your account, pay bills etc

Internet café (noun)

a café where people can pay to use the Internet, send emails etc

internet of things (noun)

connections between objects of all kinds via the internet that enable them to communicate with people and with each other

Internet Relay Chat (noun)

a method of communicating with other people immediately over the Internet, especially through discussion groups

IRC (abbreviation)

internet relay chat

link rot (noun)

a situation in which links on websites do not work

look and feel (noun)

the qualities of a website such as how attractive it looks, how easy it is for customers to use, and how successful it is in giving customers a particular opinion about the company

m-commerce (noun)

mobile-commerce: commerce that is done over a mobile phone or similar equipment, using services that have an Internet connection

meme (noun)

computing an idea or piece of information that spreads very quickly on the Internet

message board (noun)

a system in which a group of Internet users regularly write email messages about a particular subject for other members of the group to read

microblogging (noun)

putting short messages or photos on a personal blog, especially by using a mobile phone or instant messaging software

m-learning (noun)

methods of learning that involve the use of mobile phones and handheld computers

MP3 (noun)

a method of reducing the size of a computer file that contains sound, especially music, so that it can be sent quickly by email or over the Internet

MP4 (noun)

a method of reducing the size of a computer file that contains video and audio so that it can be sent quickly by e-mail or over the Internet

nanopublishing (noun)

the publishing of information on the Internet using methods that do not cost a lot of money, for example using weblogs (=websites that frequently have new personal information added to them)

netiquette (noun)

informal the polite way of expressing yourself or communicating with other people when you are using the Internet

netspeak (noun)

informal the special language, abbreviations, and expressions used by people when communicating using the Internet

Net surfing (noun)

the activity of looking at various places one after the other on the Internet

new media (noun)

new technologies such as the Internet and digital television

newsgroup (noun)

a place on the Internet where people can leave messages about a subject or activity that interests them, for other people to read

online banking (noun)

a system that allows you to communicate with your bank on the Internet

OTP (noun)

open trading protocol: a set of rules that has been developed to make buying and selling over the Internet easier and safer

phishing (noun)

the practice of trying to trick someone into giving their secret bank information by sending them an email that looks as if it comes from their bank and that asks them to give their account number or password

point of presence (noun)

a telephone number that a computer calls in order to be connected to the Internet

POP (abbreviation)

point of presence: a telephone number for an Internet service provider that can be used to connect to the Internet using a modem

post (noun)

computing a piece of writing that is published on the Internet

posting (noun)

computing writing or images that are put online where other people can see them

PPP (abbreviation)

computing point-to-point protocol: a method of sending information between computers on a network using a modem that is connected to the Internet

PPTP (abbreviation)

point-to-point tunnelling protocol: a method of sending information between computers on a public network so that only the people intended to see the information can see it

proxy server (noun)

a computer system that allows users to go to popular websites more quickly, by storing pages that are often asked for or have been recently used

push technology (noun)

a type of computer technology that automatically sends information to your computer over the Internet so that you do not have to request it

QR code (noun)

Quick Response code: a code consisting of a pattern of black and white squares which can be read by a mobile device, computer etc. QR codes are used to provide further information about something.

roaming (noun)

the ability to connect to the Internet or to use your mobile phone when you are travelling, without having to make long-distance or international phone calls

RSS feed (noun)

a file that delivers information from a website, sometimes in a summary with links to the full document, to another website. RSS feeds are used mainly to supply the latest information to websites that are regularly updated.

search (noun)

the process of using a computer to find information, especially on the Internet

search (noun)

the process of searching for information on the Internet, or the business and technology that supports this

search engine (noun)

a computer program used for searching for information on the Internet

secure server (noun)

a server that is suitable to use for doing business over the Internet because it can deal with information that has been encrypted (=made safe by putting it into a form that not everyone can read)

server farm (noun)

a building or a group of buildings that holds a large collection of servers for connecting to the Internet

shopping basket (noun)

British a piece of software that runs on a web server and allows users to choose the things that they want to buy

sidebar (noun)

a block of writing at the side of the main writing in an Internet document

Skype ()

a network on the Internet that you can use to make telephone calls

spam (noun)

emails that are sent to large numbers of people on the Internet, especially when these are not wanted

spamming (noun)

the practice of sending emails to large numbers of people on the Internet, especially when these are not wanted

spider (noun)

computing a program that searches for new websites on the Internet and builds them into a database that users can use to find documents containing a particular word, phrase or subject

start page (noun)

the words and pictures that first appear on a computer screen when you use the Internet

streaming (noun)

a technology for getting sound or video to your computer through the Internet as a continuous stream so that you can hear the sound or see the video before all the information has been received by your computer

surfing (noun)

the activity of looking at various places one after another on the Internet or on television to find something interesting

talkboard (noun)

an Internet discussion group on a particular subject, sometimes involving people with special knowledge who answer questions

Telnet (noun)

a software program for getting information stored on another computer on the Internet by typing instructions into the other computer

text chat (noun)

a way in which several internet users can send messages to each other immediately

thread (noun)

computing a series of email messages or messages on a bulletin board about a particular subject

Usenet (noun)

a system for sending news and information to people over the Internet

viral (noun)

something such as a joke, a short film, or an advertisement that is funny or entertaining and is passed around among people using the Internet

visit (noun)

computing an occasion when someone looks at a particular page on the Internet

VoIP (noun)

voice over Internet protocol: a technology that allows voice messages to be sent over the Internet

web browser (noun)

a software program that is used for finding and looking at pages on the Internet

webcast (noun)

a broadcast on the Internet

webcasting (noun)

the use of the Internet as a way of broadcasting information using websites

web hosting (noun)

the business of supplying computer space for websites, which sometimes also includes other related services such as advice in creating the websites themselves

webinar (noun)

a talk on a subject which is given over the Internet, allowing a group of people in different places to watch, listen and sometimes respond on the same occasion

webzine (noun)

a magazine that is published on the Internet

white pages (noun)

a list of users and their email addresses stored on the Internet to help other users to find an email address

zine (noun)

informal an informal magazine produced either on paper or on the Internet, written by people who are not professional writers