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Meaning of the word network in English

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network

US /ˈnet.wɝːk/
UK /ˈnet.wɝːk/
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Noun

1.

an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines

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

a group or system of interconnected people or things

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

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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
internetintranetLANWAN

Verb

1.

to connect or operate with a network

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
connectlinkinterconnectsocializemingle
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Related Word:
neural networksocial networkingsocial networklocal area network