Understanding cannot be forced on someone who chooses to be ignorant.

(rhetorical question, somewhat hostile) Expresses discomfort because the interlocutor is looking at something; usually, this is said when the interlocutor has been staring at the speaker.

With respect to area; over an area.

plural of local area network

plural of wide area network

(computing) A computer network that covers a large geographic area.

(computing) An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.

A wireless communications network, intended for devices within a small room or cubicle.

(aviation, travel) any of the three IATA world-wide subdivisions used by the airline industry.

plural of second moment of area