Definitions for network
ˈnɛtˌwɜrknet·work

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.2 / 9 votes

1. network, webnoun

   an interconnected system of things or people

   "he owned a network of shops"; "retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life"; "tangled in a web of cloth"

2. networknoun

   (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs

   "the networks compete to broadcast important sports events"

3. net, network, mesh, meshing, meshworknoun

   an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

4. networknoun

   a system of intersecting lines or channels

   "a railroad network"; "a network of canals"

5. network, electronic networkverb

   (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits

6. networkverb

   communicate with and within a group

   "You have to network if you want to get a good job"

GCIDERate this definition:2.7 / 10 votes

1. Networknoun

   Hence: (Computers) A system of computers linked together by communications channels allowing the exchange of data between the linked computers.

2. Networknoun

   (Radio, Television) A group of transmitting stations connected by communications channels that permit the same program to be broadcast simultaneously from multiple stations over a very wide area; as, the CBS television network; also, the organization that controls the programming that is broadcast over such a network. Contrasted with a local station or local transmitter.

3. Networknoun

   (Electricity, Electronics) Any arrangement of electrical devices or elements connected together by conducting wires; as, a power transmission network.

4. Networknoun

   A group of buildings connected by means of transportation and communication between them, and controlled by a central organization for a common purpose; as, a book distribution network.

5. networkverb

   To take steps to make and cultivate the acquaintance of people who can be helpful to oneself, especially in finding new employment, advancing to a higher position in one's occupation, or exchanging information.

6. networkverb

   To connect together into a network; as, to network computers; to network the printer with computers.

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 4 votes

1. networknoun

   A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.

2. networknoun

   Any interconnected group or system

   A network of roads crisscrossed the country.

3. networknoun

   A directory of people maintained for their advancement

   To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.

4. networknoun

   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.

5. networkverb

   To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

   Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.

6. networkverb

   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.

7. networkverb

   To interconnect a group or system.

8. Etymology: net + work

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Networknoun

   Any thing reticulated or decussated, at equal distances, with interstices between the intersections.

   Etymology: net and work.

   Nor any skill’d in workmanship emboss’d;
   Nor any skill’d in loops of fing’ring fine;
   Might in their diverse cunning ever dare,
   With this so curious network to compare. Edmund Spenser.

   A large cavity in the sinciput was filled with ribbons, lace, and embroidery, wrought together in a curious piece of network. Joseph Addison, Spectator.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Networknoun

   a fabric of threads, cords, or wires crossing each other at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the crossings, thus leaving spaces or meshes between them

2. Networknoun

   any system of lines or channels interlacing or crossing like the fabric of a net; as, a network of veins; a network of railroads

FreebaseRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. Network

   Network is a 1976 American satirical film written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet, about a fictional television network, UBS, and its struggle with poor ratings. The film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, and Robert Duvall and features Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight. The film won four Academy Awards, in the categories of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Original Screenplay. In 2000, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In 2002, it was inducted into the Producers Guild of America Hall of Fame as a film that has "set an enduring standard for U.S. American entertainment". In 2006, Chayefsky's script was voted one of the top-ten screenplays by the Writers Guild of America, East. In 2007, the film was 64th among the 100 greatest American films as chosen by the American Film Institute, a ranking slightly higher than the one AFI had given it ten years earlier.

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Network

   Conductors in parallel and crossing each other, with connections at the junctions. The term is sometimes so loosely applied as to include parallel conductors.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. network

   A type of communication or transmission system.

   Computer networks are important and so are networks of colleagues.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 7, 2020  

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1. network

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Matched Categories

1. • Broadcasting
   • Communicate
   • Communication System
   • Computing
   • Fabric
   • System

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'network' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1414

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'network' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2269

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'network' in Nouns Frequency: #502

How to pronounce network?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of network in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of network in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of network in a Sentence

1. Alberto Canal:

   Since their network can't compete against FiOS, they resort to legal stunts, which we will challenge vigorously.

2. Vivek Ramachandran:

   So, if you have got Facebook for your personal network, LinkedIn for your professional network, Serai is for your company.

3. Ed Finegold:

   This is not just about a lower cost network, that is part of the overall business case, but the core of their vision is a cloud-native network, which means the ability to roll out services that you would not normally see from mobile operators.

4. Nava Nuraniyah:

   They are preyed upon and exploited by militant cells who essentially view them as cash cows, they have a stable income, speak English and usually have a broad international network, making them ideal( targets).

5. Olivier Jankovec:

   The immediate impact would be unprecedented levels of congestion and flight disruptions, with potential spillover effects across the entire European airport network.

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