network

US /ˈnet.wɝːk/
UK /ˈnet.wɝːk/
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1.

an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines

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The city has a complex network of roads.
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A spider spins a delicate network of silk.
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gridwebmeshnetsystem
2.

a group or system of interconnected people or things

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She has a strong professional network.
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The company is expanding its global network of suppliers.
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systemgroupassociationorganizationcommunity
3.

a group of interconnected computers or devices that can share resources and data

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The office computers are connected to a local network.
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He's trying to hack into the company's secure network.
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internetintranetLANWAN
1.

to connect or operate with a network

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We need to network all the new computers.
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It's important to network with other professionals in your field.
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connectlinkinterconnectsocializemingle
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neural networksocial networkingsocial networklocal area network