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telnet

noun
tel·​net | \ ˈtel-ËŒnet How to pronounce telnet (audio) \

Definition of telnet

: a telecommunications protocol providing specifications for emulating a remote computer terminal so that one can access a distant computer and function online using an interface that appears to be part of the user's local system
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telnet intransitive verb

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 More enterprising hakchi2 users can also add two interesting new tweaks to the SNES Classic, though these require some telnet operations. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Super NES Classic hacks are now oh, so easy to pull off—you can even add features," 9 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of telnet

1969, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for telnet

teletype network

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