Cdn

/ˌsiˌdiˈɛn/ noun

Definition

content delivery network; a system of distributed servers that deliver web content based on user location

Etymology

acronym formed in the 1990s from 'Content Delivery Network'

Kelly Says

CDNs are like having pizza shops on every corner - instead of ordering from one distant location, you get your data from the server closest to you for faster delivery!

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