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
verbnetworked; networking; networks
Definition of network (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to cover with or as if with a network
a continent … so networked with navigable rivers and canals — Lamp
3 : to join (things, such as computers) in a network
: to engage in networking
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The first known use of network was in 1530
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