network

¹net·work

noun \ˈnet-ˌwərk\

Definition of NETWORK

1

: a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings

2

: a system of lines or channels resembling a network

3

a : an interconnected or interrelated chain, group, or system <a network of hotels> b : a system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by communications lines

4

a : a group of radio or television stations linked by wire or radio relay b : a radio or television company that produces programs for broadcast over such a network

5

: a usually informally interconnected group or association of persons (as friends or professional colleagues)

Examples of NETWORK

1. He hooked up his computer to the network.
2. The show is getting good ratings for the network.

First Known Use of NETWORK

1535

Related to NETWORK

Synonyms: mesh, netting, ¹net

Related Words: web, webbing; grille (also grill), lattice, screen, screening, wirework; bobbinet, Brussels lace, filigree, fishnet, lace, marquisette, tulle

Near Antonyms: loner; individualist

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Other Computer-Related Terms

adware, flash, kludge, phishing, recursive, router

Rhymes with NETWORK

artwork, at work, beadwork, berserk, breastwork, brickwork, bridgework, brightwork, brushwork, capework, casework, clockwork, coachwork, de Klerk, ductwork, Dunkirk, earthwork, falsework, fieldwork, file clerk, firework, flatwork, footwork, formwork, framework, fretwork, frostwork, glasswork, Grand Turk, grillwork, groundwork, guesswork, hackwork, handwork, hauberk, headwork, homework, housework, in work, ironwork, knee-jerk, lacework, lifework, make-work, meshwork, millwork, outwork, paintwork, patchwork, piecework, presswork, quillwork, rework, roadwork, salesclerk, schoolwork, scrollwork, shellwork, slopwork, Southwark, spadework, steelwork, stickwork, stonework, stump work, teamwork, timework, topwork, town clerk, waxwork, webwork, wheelwork, woodwork, young Turk