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 … 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 hotelsb : a system of computers, peripherals, terminals (see 2terminal 2), and databases connected by communications lines
4a : a group of radio or television stations linked by wire or radio relayb : 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
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Examples of network in a Sentence
He hooked up his computer to the network.
The show is getting good ratings for the network.
Recent Examples of network from the Web
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ZELLE Account holders at banks that are part of the clearXchange network can take advantage of the new Zelle app, which allows you to securely send money to others by using your bank’s mobile app.
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There’s a creative ferment, with burgeoning art and tech and food scenes, a rapidly expanding rail network, and, well, all the other stuff this magazine covers.
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Multiple sources told the network if could be for one or two games.
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Founded in 2006, Moishe House launched when four Jewish 20-somethings began hosting Shabbat [Jewish Sabbath] dinners in Oakland for their friends and networks.
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A buyout of True Value, with nearly 4,400 stores, would almost double Ace's retail store network of about 5,000 stores.
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International insurers have recently been seeking ways to expand their reach in Asia by selling products through lenders’ branch networks.
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These avenues might include opinion pieces, columns in the local newspapers or interviews with local public radio and television networks.
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But so far, under a decades-old law, the FCC is saying only federal agences have that permission and the cell phone industry is afraid any change could weaken their networks.
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First Known Use of network
1530
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Definition of network
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 3
3 : to join (things, such as computers) in a network
intransitive verb
: to engage in networking
Examples of network in a Sentence
The computers are networked to one main server.
She spent the day networking with other executives.
Recent Examples of network from the Web
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Networking may become work.
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The network allows increased visibility and easier networking for people to help each other and support each others' businesses.
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Networking For Your Success: 8 a.m. Thursdays at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd.
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Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m. Guests welcome.
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Origin and Etymology of network
see 1network
NETWORK Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of network for English Language Learners
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: a system of lines, wires, etc., that are connected to each other
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: a system of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are connected to each other
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: a group of people or organizations that are closely connected and that work with each other
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Definition of network for English Language Learners
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: to connect (computers) in a way that allows information and equipment to be shared
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: to talk with people whose jobs are similar to yours especially for business opportunities or advice
NETWORK Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of network for Students
1 : an arrangement of things forming a pattern with spaces between a network of roads
2 : a system of computers connected by communications lines
3 : a group of connected radio or television stations
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical 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 a network of veins
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