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net·work (net′wʉrk′)

noun

  1. any arrangement or fabric of parallel wires, threads, etc. crossed at regular intervals by others fastened to them so as to leave open spaces; netting; mesh
  2. a thing resembling this in some way; specif.,
    1. a system of roads, canals, veins, etc. that connect with or cross one another
    2. a group, system, etc. of interconnected or cooperating individuals
  3. Comput.
    1. a system, as in a business or university, consisting of a computer, or computers, and connected terminals, printers, etc.; specif., a local area network
    2. a larger system encompassing interconnected computer systems, as from various businesses, universities, etc.
  4. Radio, TV
    1. a chain of transmitting stations linked by cable, microwave relay, satellite, etc., usually sharing the same programs
    2. a company that produces programs to be broadcast over such a network
  5. the making of nets or netted fabric

Etymology: net + work

adjective

broadcast over the stations of a network

intransitive verb

to develop contacts or exchange information with others, as to further a career

transitive verb

  1. to organize or integrate into a network
  2. Radio, TV to present on or broadcast over a network

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network Synonyms

network

n.

  1. System of channels

    tracks, circuitry, channels, interface, system, labyrinth, reticule, artery, arrangement, jungle*; see also chain 1, wiring 2, 3.

  2. Netting

    fabric, fiber, weave, knitting, mesh, plexus, grillwork, wattle, screening; see also cloth, material 2, web 2.


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network Usage Examples

Object

  • learning: Limited mention of some use of networked learning for summative assessment.

Converse of object

  • establish: The government is committed to establishing a network of 300 schools by 2006.

Adjective modifier

  • neural: Neural networks are programs designed to simulate the workings of the brain.

Modifies a noun

  • operator: With the new contract, Siemens is expanding its leading role in Voice over IP for cable network operators.

Noun used with modifier

  • wireless: Each building in a wireless network uses a bridge.

Preposition: for

  • wellness: HealthWorld Online is a US network for wellness, healthy living & alternative therapies.
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   The Internet has taken shape with startlingly little planning† The most universal and indispensable network on the planet somehow burgeoned without so muchasa boardofdirectors, never minda mergers-and- acquisitions department. There is a paradoxical lesson here for strategists. In economic terms, the great corporations are acting like socialist planners, while old- fashioned free-market capitalism blossoms at their feet.

-Gleick,James

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