network


Definition: Meaning of, network in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈnɛtwəːk /

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network networks
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  1. a system of lines, tubes, wires, roads etc that cross each other and are connected to each other
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  2. a group of radio or television stations, which broadcast many of the same programmes, but in different parts of the same country
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  3. a set of computers that are connected to each other so that they can share information
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  4. a group of people, organizations etc that are connected or that work together
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
network networked networked
Present Participle Third Person Singular
networking networks
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to connect several computers together so that they can share information
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  2. [intransitive] to meet and talk with people who have similar jobs to yours, especially because they may be useful for your work
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  3. [intransitive and transitive] to broadcast a radio or television programme on several different CHANNEL s at the same time
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network used in phrases

  • Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (noun)
    1. a law enforcement agency of the Treasury Department responsible for establishing and implementing policies to detect money laundering
  • International Relations and Security Network (noun)
    1. switzerland's information network for security and defence studies and for peace and conflict research and for international relations
  • Purkinje network (noun)
    1. a network of Purkinje fibers that carry the cardiac impulse from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart and causes them to contract
  • T-network (noun)
    1. a circuit formed by two equal series circuits with a shunt between them
  • computer network (noun)
    1. computing a network of computers
  • content delivery network (noun)
    1. a system of computers containing copies of data at multiple location on a network, e.g. for providing fast high-volume download to users
  • content distribution network (noun)
    1. a system of computers containing copies of data at multiple location on a network, e.g. for providing fast high-volume download to users
  • electronic network (noun)
    1. electronics a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
  • espionage network (noun)
    1. a network of spies
  • local area network (noun)
    1. LAN
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