network

Word parts

net + work

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /nɛtwɜːk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /nɛtwɝk/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular network

Plural networks

A variety of network types

1. (countable) A network is a group of connections between a number of points.

   Electronic systems control the busiest parts of the rail network.

   This is the first national TV network that is 100% sports.

   We conduct much of our overseas banking business through a network of some 3,500 worldwide branches.

   You can connect to the Internet through a wireless local network system.

   I don't have a good social network in my new job.

Related words

• LAN

Verb

Plain form network

Third-person singular networks

Past tense networked

Past participle networked

Present participle networking

1. (intransitive) If you network, you make or use social connections, usually for business purposes.

   I spent most of my time at the conferences networking with other sales people.