network

noun

net·work | \ ˈnet-ˌwərk

Definition of network

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings … ribbons, lace and embroidery wrought together in a most curious piece of network …— Joseph Addison

2 : a system of lines or channels resembling a network a telephone network a network of blood vessels

3a : an interconnected or interrelated chain, group, or system a network of hotels

b : a system of computers and peripherals that are able to communicate with each other

4a : 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 sold the show to a big network

5 : a usually informally interconnected group or association of persons (such as friends or professional colleagues) a support network available to single mothers a network of bird watchers

network

verb

networked; networking; networks

Definition of network (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to cover with or as if with a network a continent … so networked with navigable rivers and canals — Lamp

2 chiefly British : to distribute for broadcast on a television network also : broadcast sense 3

3 : to join (things, such as computers) in a network

intransitive verb

: to engage in networking

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Synonyms: Noun

Examples of network in a Sentence

Noun He hooked up his computer to the network. The show is getting good ratings for the network. Verb The computers are networked to one main server. She spent the day networking with other executives.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The 112-year-old company has a network of financial professionals operating across 49 states and has $41.2 billion in assets under management. — Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, "Ohio National of Montgomery acquired by New York firm," 23 Mar. 2021 Unfortunately, the duo couldn’t actually say many of the lyrics on network television. — Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, "The Grammys ‘WAP’ Performance Was Definitely Wet and Wink," 14 Mar. 2021 During more than 30 years on network television, starting with CBS in 1961, Mudd covered Congress, elections and political conventions and was a frequent anchor and contributor to various specials. — NBC News, "Roger Mudd, longtime network TV newsman, dies at 93," 10 Mar. 2021 During more than 30 years on network television, starting with CBS in 1961, Mudd covered Congress, elections and political conventions and was a frequent anchor and contributor to various specials. — Dave Bryan, BostonGlobe.com, "Roger Mudd, longtime network TV newsman, dies at 93," 9 Mar. 2021 During more than 30 years on network television, starting with CBS in 1961, Mudd covered Congress, elections and political conventions and was a frequent anchor and contributor to various specials. — Dave Bryan, Star Tribune, "Roger Mudd, longtime network TV newsman, dies at 93," 9 Mar. 2021 During more than 30 years on network television, starting with CBS in 1961, Mudd covered Congress, elections and political conventions and was a frequent anchor and contributor to various specials. — Dave Bryan, ajc, "Roger Mudd, longtime network TV newsman, dies at 93," 9 Mar. 2021 Perhaps most surprising was the phenomenon of Brits tuning in to American network television for the interview, which was broadcast on CBS. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, "The Best Tweets About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Oprah Interview," 8 Mar. 2021 For Tucker, the show is a foray into the world of network television, sci-fi, and of playing a fairly normal guy. — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, "Debris star Jonathan Tucker says answers are coming," 5 Mar. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Chinese developers aim to network hypersonic weapons into a smart swarm for coordinated attacks. — David Hambling, Forbes, "China Developing Hypersonic Swarms To Overwhelm Missile Defenses," 18 Mar. 2021 The new meth treatment study was funded by the NIDA, a division of the National Institutes of Health, and conducted in the clinical trials network the institute oversees. — Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, "Meth has devastated the gay community for decades. A new treatment offers hope.," 23 Feb. 2021 Select students will receive scholarships from Amazon Music and the opportunity to network with members of the music industry, including Amazon Music executives and members of the Black Music Collective. — Paul Grein, Billboard, "Amazon Music & Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective Team to Aid Students At Historically Black Colleges & Universities," 22 Feb. 2021 The app cuts out the need for additional equipment and allows people to simply network. — Shelby Stewart, Chron, "How the internet's latest obsession went from amusing to a hot mess," 5 Feb. 2021 Board members get board fees, stock in the company, the chance to network with other board members and advise the CEO. — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, "Debra Lee Unveils The Monarchs Collective to Elevate Black Executives, Women," 19 Jan. 2021 The Texas college student plans to network around the state capital before and after his vote for Mr. Trump. — John Mccormick, WSJ, "Meet the Electoral College, America’s Most Important Voters," 13 Dec. 2020 In February 2017, Merisier used his savings to buy filmmaking equipment and began to network with like-minded individuals and visual artists in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Hollywood and other states. — Nile Fortner, sun-sentinel.com, "Filmmaker Roosevelt Merisier pursues his passion to tell community stories," 8 Dec. 2020 Capitalize on the goodwill of others and enthusiastically network to ensure social and business success. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Nov. 5, 2020: Happy birthday Sam Rockwell; Pisces, don’t listen to complainers," 5 Nov. 2020

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