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Definition of PAN

A small, Internet Protocol (IP)-based network. It is usually used for short-range, ad-hoc communication between devices and computers. A PAN may also be used to enable connectivity to a larger Local Area Network (LAN), Wide-Area Network (WAN), or the Internet. Windows XP supports the Bluetooth PAN service so you can create Personal Area Networks using Bluetooth.

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Other definitions of PAN

In computer graphics, a display method in which a viewing window on the screen scans horizontally or vertically, like a camera, to bring offscreen extensions of the current image smoothly into view.

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A tool to move around the document by clicking and dragging the cursor.

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A multi-touch gesture that consists of one or two fingers moving in the same direction, parallel to each other.

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To navigate through screens or menus at a controlled rate, performed by putting your finger(s) on and keeping contact with the phone’s touch screen while moving it around.

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A 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department to all taxable entities for taxation and identification purposes.

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verb meaning 'to express a totally negative opinion of' a film, normally in a critical film review; also known as 'trashing' a film

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