network

English

Etymology

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    From net + workCategory:English compound terms#NETWORK; the nonliteral sense and its subsenses are extended from the literal sense; they are now the dominant senses. Cognate with German Netzwerk.

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    Noun

    network (plural networks)Category:English lemmas#NETWORKCategory:English nouns#NETWORKCategory:English countable nouns#NETWORKCategory:English entries with incorrect language header#NETWORKCategory:Pages with entries#NETWORKCategory:Pages with 1 entry#NETWORK

    1. Any interconnected group or system.
      A network of roads crisscrossed the country.
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      The many species that live in the forest canopy constitute a network of life via their complex interactions.
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      1. A set of people with sociocultural connections to one another; especially, such a set consisting of occupational or business connections.
        To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.
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        For people with mental health challenges, having a support network of family and friends can improve the chances of maintaining successful mental health care.
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      2. (broadcastingCategory:en:Broadcasting#NETWORK) A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.
        • 2008, Lou Schuler, "Foreward", in Nate Green, Built for Show, page xi
          TV back then was five channels (three networks, PBS, and an independent station that ran I Love Lucy reruns), []
      3. (computingCategory:en:Computing#NETWORK, InternetCategory:en:Internet#NETWORK) A computer network: multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information.
        The copy machine is connected to the network so it can now serve as a printer.
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    2. (literal) A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals; the act or process of making such an object.

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    Verb

    network (third-person singular simple present networks, present participle networking, simple past and past participle networked)Category:English lemmas#NETWORKCategory:English verbs#NETWORKCategory:English entries with incorrect language header#NETWORKCategory:Pages with entries#NETWORKCategory:Pages with 1 entry#NETWORK

    1. (intransitiveCategory:English intransitive verbs#NETWORK) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
      Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.Category:English terms with usage examples#NETWORK
    2. (transitiveCategory:English transitive verbs#NETWORK) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
      If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.Category:English terms with usage examples#NETWORK
    3. (transitiveCategory:English transitive verbs#NETWORK) To interconnect a group or system.
    4. (transitiveCategory:English transitive verbs#NETWORK, broadcastingCategory:en:Broadcasting#NETWORK) To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.

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