network

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noun

net·work ˈnet-ˌwərk How to pronounce network (audio)

: 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

: a system of lines or channels resembling a network

a telephone network

a network of blood vessels

: an interconnected or interrelated chain, group, or system

a network of hotels

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

: a group of radio or television stations linked by wire or radio relay

: a radio or television company that produces programs for broadcast over such a network

sold the show to a big network

: 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

Example Sentences

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

Splitting the firm, which operates as a global network of separate firms in around 140 countries, is a costly, time-consuming effort.

Jean Eaglesham, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 But Apple’s efforts to diversify away from China have been thwarted by China’s increasingly sophisticated network of suppliers and factories.

Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Signify runs a network of more than 10,000 clinicians who can visit patients within their homes, either in-person or virtually, to identify their needs and connect them to follow-up care.

Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The district attorney’s office says five of the Egyptian artifacts seized this year were obtained by the museum from the same network of looters, per the Times.

Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 So, after van Ruitenbeek rooted out the vulnerabilities in a network, another colleague would meet with the client to explain the findings.

Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Friedens Food Pantries, a network of four emergency food banks in Milwaukee, led by Executive Director Sophia Torrijos.

Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Evangelists for the treatment include the antiabortion association Heartbeat International, which supports the largest network of crisis pregnancy centers in the country.

WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 When rains came strangely hard and fast, the vast network of dams slowed a torrent of water raging down the mountain, protecting his hay crop.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022

Verb

McKinnon and Arbour decided to fly to Orlando to attend ICAST, billed as the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, as a way to network with potential partners and distributors.

Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 Each year, about 130 influential central bankers and economists gather at Grand Teton National Park in Jackson Hole at the end of August to network and discuss the economy's challenges.

Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 27 Aug. 2022 Research has found people tend to network with those who come from similar backgrounds and who look like them.

Lucas Shaw, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 Jill Sessions, a resident of Lakeland, Fla., and candidate for the Polk County school board, expressed support for Trump but said her primary motivation for attending was to network with donors and watch DeSantis speak.

Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2022 In fact, in this survey authored by Porter and her colleagues, getting co-workers to network with each other reduces the likelihood of turnover by 140%.

Chris Westfall, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022 HallyuPopFest also hopes local businesses in town for the festival can also network to find ways to connect their brands to the influential world of K-pop stars whose excitable fanbases can reach millions in impressions and activations.

Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Day five of the 10-day event will include a Business Exchange, where attendees can network with a variety of Liberian government officials and business leaders.

Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Speaking at events or attending events are great ways to network with other business owners and get word out about your business.

Celeste Polanco, Essence, 19 Aug. 2021 See More

单词	network
释义	network 1 of 2 noun net·work ˈnet-ˌwərk 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 3 a : 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 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 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 2 of 2 verb networked; networking; networks 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 networker ˈnet-ˌwər-kər noun Synonyms Noun mesh net netting See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Splitting the firm, which operates as a global network of separate firms in around 140 countries, is a costly, time-consuming effort. Jean Eaglesham, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 But Apple’s efforts to diversify away from China have been thwarted by China’s increasingly sophisticated network of suppliers and factories. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Signify runs a network of more than 10,000 clinicians who can visit patients within their homes, either in-person or virtually, to identify their needs and connect them to follow-up care. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The district attorney’s office says five of the Egyptian artifacts seized this year were obtained by the museum from the same network of looters, per the Times. Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 So, after van Ruitenbeek rooted out the vulnerabilities in a network, another colleague would meet with the client to explain the findings. Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Friedens Food Pantries, a network of four emergency food banks in Milwaukee, led by Executive Director Sophia Torrijos. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Evangelists for the treatment include the antiabortion association Heartbeat International, which supports the largest network of crisis pregnancy centers in the country. WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 When rains came strangely hard and fast, the vast network of dams slowed a torrent of water raging down the mountain, protecting his hay crop. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Verb McKinnon and Arbour decided to fly to Orlando to attend ICAST, billed as the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, as a way to network with potential partners and distributors. Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 Each year, about 130 influential central bankers and economists gather at Grand Teton National Park in Jackson Hole at the end of August to network and discuss the economy's challenges. Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 27 Aug. 2022 Research has found people tend to network with those who come from similar backgrounds and who look like them. Lucas Shaw, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 Jill Sessions, a resident of Lakeland, Fla., and candidate for the Polk County school board, expressed support for Trump but said her primary motivation for attending was to network with donors and watch DeSantis speak. Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2022 In fact, in this survey authored by Porter and her colleagues, getting co-workers to network with each other reduces the likelihood of turnover by 140%. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022 HallyuPopFest also hopes local businesses in town for the festival can also network to find ways to connect their brands to the influential world of K-pop stars whose excitable fanbases can reach millions in impressions and activations. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Day five of the 10-day event will include a Business Exchange, where attendees can network with a variety of Liberian government officials and business leaders. Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Speaking at events or attending events are great ways to network with other business owners and get word out about your business. Celeste Polanco, Essence, 19 Aug. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1845, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing network local area network social network old boy network virtual private network wide area network sub-network neural network old boys' network local area network social network old boy network virtual private network wide area network sub-network neural network old boys' network See More Kids Definition network noun net·work ˈnet-ˌwərk 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 Definition network noun net·work ˈnet-ˌwərk 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 network noun 1 as in netting a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals didn't like to embroider network as it tore so easily Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance netting net web mesh screening lattice screen webbing lace grille grill tulle filigree fishnet wirework bobbinet marquisette Brussels lace 2 as in system something made up of many interdependent or related parts a telephone network Synonyms & Similar Words system complex series web conglomerate whole aggregate meshwork plexus mesh interlacement net totality supersystem sequence 3 as in community a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially being gradually introduced to the network of African-American business leaders in the city Synonyms & Similar Words community crowd circle bunch clique pack organization gang clan body club coven coterie fold ring set guild commune lot society tribe league fraternity college elite galère coalition klatch faction squad camp federation brotherhood closed shop side union charmed circle klatsch alliance sorority sect bloc sisterhood gild in-group fellowship confederation mess congress council order sodality Antonyms & Near Antonyms individualist loner
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