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/ˈstændəloʊn/ (say 'standuhlohn)
adjective 1. of or relating to a computerised device which does not need to be linked up to a larger computer system.
2. of or relating to computer software that does not require a network connection to be able to function.
3. of or relating to a company or organisation that does not depend on a larger company or organisation for financial support or direction.
4. of or relating to any product or enterprise that is independently managed.
–noun 5. a computerised device which does not need to be linked up to a larger computer system.
6. a company, organisation, product or enterprise which is independently run.
Also, stand-alone.
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