network
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noun \ˈnet-ˌwərk\Definition of NETWORK
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: a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings
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: a system of lines or channels resembling a network
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a : an interconnected or interrelated chain, group, or system <a network of hotels> b : a system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by communications lines
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a : a group of radio or television stations linked by wire or radio relay b : a radio or television company that produces programs for broadcast over such a network
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: a usually informally interconnected group or association of persons (as friends or professional colleagues)
See Examples of NETWORK
- He hooked up his computer to the network.
- The show is getting good ratings for the network.
First Known Use of NETWORK
1535
Rhymes with NETWORK
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2network
verbDefinition of NETWORK
transitive verb
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: to cover with or as if with a network <a continent … so networked with navigable rivers and canals — Lamp>
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chiefly British : to distribute for broadcast on a television network; also : broadcast 3
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: to join (as computers) in a network
intransitive verb
: to engage in networking
— net·work·er \-ˌwər-kər\ noun
Examples of NETWORK
- The computers are networked to one main server.
- She spent the day networking with other executives.
First Known Use of NETWORK
1887
net·work
noun \ˈnet-ˌwərk\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NETWORK
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: a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings
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: a system of lines or channels resembling a network <a network of veins>
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