extranet

noun

ex·​tra·​net ˈek-strə-ˌnet How to pronounce extranet (audio)
: a network (as of a company) similar to an intranet that also allows access by certain others (such as customers or suppliers)

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The extranet helps leaders track how much property tax revenue has been collected, which tax year the money comes from and which sub-funds — for things like building maintenance, workers’ compensation, paying back bonds, pensions or insurance — those payments belong to. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 However, the attack did impact an older extranet system, used by current and retired staff as well as partners. Craig Timberg, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extranet was in 1995

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“Extranet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extranet. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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