router
noun/ˈraʊtər/
Frequency rank: #7,697 most common English word
Meaning
A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, often used to connect devices to the internet.
Example sentence
The technician installed router in the office to provide wireless internet access to all employees.
Synonyms & related words
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