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OSI layer 8
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Etymology
The OSI model is a reference model consisting of 7 abstract layers, with the physical network hardware being the lowest level, and the application being used the highest level; the human user might humorously be regarded as a layer on top of this.
Pronunciation
en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-OSI layer 8.wav US
Proper noun
en computing humorous The user.
en Networking