noun
- A private computer network that extends a company's intranet to allow secure access by external users such as clients, partners, or suppliers.
Usage: computing; business
Examples
- The company set up an extranet so that its suppliers could access inventory information.
- Employees and authorized partners use the extranet to collaborate on projects.
- The extranet requires a password and encryption to protect sensitive business data.
- Our clients can log into the extranet to track their orders in real time.
- The extranet bridges the gap between the company's internal network and the public internet.