network
//ˈnɛt.wɜːk//
Forms
- Plural
- networks
- present (v1)
- network
- past (v2)
- networked
- past participle (v3)
- networked
- present participle
- networking
- 3rd person singular
- networks
Definitions
1.Any interconnected group or system.
- A network of roads crisscrossed the country.
- To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.
- The copy machine is connected to the network so it can now serve as a printer.
2.A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals; the act or process of making such an object.
- He wore a mantle of network.
1.To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
- Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.
2.To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
- If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.
3.To interconnect a group or system.
4.To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #882
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Etymology tree
Proto-Germanic *natją
Proto-West Germanic *nati
Old English nett
Middle English net
English net
Proto-Indo-European *werǵ-
Proto-Indo-European *-om
Proto-Indo-European *wérǵom
Proto-Germanic *werką
Proto-West Germanic *werk
Old English weorc
Middle English werk
English work