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- [net-wurk]
- /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/
- /ˈnetwɜːk/
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- [net-wurk]
- /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/
Definitions of network word
- noun network any netlike combination of filaments, lines, veins, passages, or the like: a network of arteries; a network of sewers under the city. 1
- noun network Radio and Television. a group of transmitting stations linked by wire or microwave relay so that the same program can be broadcast or telecast by all. a company or organization that provides programs to be broadcast over these stations: She was hired by the network as program coordinator. 1
- noun network Telecommunications, Computers. a system containing any combination of computers, computer terminals, printers, audio or visual display devices, or telephones interconnected by telecommunication equipment or cables: used to transmit or receive information. 1
- noun network an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like: a network of recent college graduates. 1
- noun network a system of interrelated buildings, offices, stations, etc., especially over a large area or throughout a country, territory, region, etc.: a network of supply depots. 1
- noun network Electricity. an arrangement of conducting elements, as resistors, capacitors, or inductors, connected by conducting wire. 1
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Origin of network
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; 1910-15 for def 2; net1 + work
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Network
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
network popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
network usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for network
noun network
- net — net income, profit, or the like.
- system — an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
- grid — a grating of crossed bars; gridiron.
- web — something formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving.
- link — a torch, especially of tow and pitch.
verb network
- schmooze — to chat idly; gossip.
- make friends — get to know people
- associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
- circulate — If a piece of writing circulates or is circulated, copies of it are passed round among a group of people.
- hobnob — to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with): She often hobnobs with royalty.
Antonyms for network
noun network
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
verb network
- avoid — If you avoid something unpleasant that might happen, you take action in order to prevent it from happening.
- disconnect — SCSI reconnect
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
- separate — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
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