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- pronunciation:
- net
wuhrk
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a system or process that involves a number of persons, groups or organizations.
Their network of spies was operating all over Europe.The university has a network of libraries.- synonyms:
- organization, system
- similar words:
- association, coalition, league, order, syndicate
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definition 2: |
a group of radio or television stations, usu. a group transmitting the same programs, or the company that controls such a group.
The Columbia Broadcasting System, or CBS, is one of the major U.S. television networks.- similar words:
- company, conglomerate, corporation, syndicate
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definition 3: |
any physical system of interconnected roads, lines, canals, or the like that resembles a net.
A vast network of highways crosses our country.- synonyms:
- web
- similar words:
- complex, structure, system
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definition 4: |
a system of computer terminals that are connected to one or more computers.
The Internet is a vast computer network.
- similar words:
- circuit, matrix, system
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related words: |
circuit, complex, league, matrix, web |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
networks, networking, networked |
definition: |
to create a network of people, groups, or other resources that can enable the achievement of individual or group aims.
One purpose of these conferences is to enable people in the same field to network.- similar words:
- organize, unite
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to create a network in or for.
The technician networked the office computers.- similar words:
- organize, plan
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definition 2: |
to produce (a television show) on a network.
- synonyms:
- produce
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