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1 of 2noun
net·work ˈnet-ˌwərk Synonyms 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 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 watchersnetwork
2 of 2verb
networked ; networking ; networkstransitive 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 networkintransitive verb
: to engage in networking networker ˈnet-ˌwər-kər nounSynonyms
Noun
mesh net netting See All Synonyms & Antonyms in ThesaurusExamples 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 Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun Yet, there are widespread concerns that if they are enacted, Trump’s latest moves have the potential to upend and potentially decimate a global film business that relies on a network of international incentives and foreign locations to make movies. Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 5 May 2025 How To Watch The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 is airing on AMC and the network ’s streaming service AMC+. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com , 4 May 2025 Verb Born in the aftermath of the pandemic, the conference was much less about galvanizing the industry around bold new themes or comprehensive answers to multi-faceted problems than about people networking , learning, buying, selling, and interacting with their fellow humans. Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com , 1 May 2025 From exclusive conversations with industry titans to deep dives on leadership, innovation and investment strategy, Invest West promises a dynamic day of insights and networking with some of the most influential figures in the sports business. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com , 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for networkWord History
First Known UseNoun
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1845, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler The first known use of network was in 1530 See more words from the same yearPhrases Containing network
local area network neural network old boy network old boys' network social network sub - network virtual private network wide area networkRhymes for network
artwork beadwork berserk breastwork brickwork brushwork casework classwork clockwork coursework ductwork earthwork See All Rhymes for networkBrowse Nearby Words
net-winged network networking See all Nearby WordsCite this Entry
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1 of 2 noun net·work ˈnet-ˌwərk 1 : a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross with even spacings 2 : a system of lines or channels resembling a network 3 : a group or system of related or connected parts especially : a group of connected radio or television stations 4 : a system of computers connected by communications linesnetwork
2 of 2 verb 1 : to cover with or join into a network 2 : to join together in a network networked the classroom's computersMedical Definition
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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 veinsMore from Merriam-Webster on network
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