net·work (n t wûrk )n. 1. An openwork fabric or structure in which cords, threads, or wires cross at regular intervals. 2. Something resembling an openwork fabric or structure in form or concept, especially: a. A system of lines or channels that cross or interconnect: a network of railroads. b. A complex, interconnected group or system: an espionage network. c. An extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support. 3. a. A chain of radio or television broadcasting stations linked by wire or microwave relay. b. A company that produces the programs for these stations. 4. a. A group or system of electric components and connecting circuitry designed to function in a specific manner. b. Computer Science A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in order to share information. Also called net1. v. net·worked, net·work·ing, net·works v.tr. 1. To cover with or as if with an openwork fabric or structure. 2. To broadcast over a radio or television network. 3. Computer Science To connect (computers) into a network. v.intr. To interact or engage in informal communication with others for mutual assistance or support. net worker n. |
network [ˈnɛtˌwɜːk]
n
1. an interconnected group or system a network of shops
2. Also net a system of intersecting lines, roads, veins, etc.
3. another name for net1 [1], netting
4. (Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) Radio Television a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programme simultaneously
5. (Electronics) Electronics a system of interconnected components or circuits
6. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing a system of interconnected computer systems, terminals, and other equipment allowing information to be exchanged
vb
1. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) (tr) Radio Television to broadcast on stations throughout the country the Scotland-England match was networked
2. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing (of computers, terminals, etc.) to connect or be connected
3. (Business / Commerce) (intr) to form business contacts through informal social meetings
| network (ntwûrk) A system of computers and peripherals, such as printers, that are linked together. A network can consist of as few as two computers connected with cables or millions of computers that are spread over a large geographical area and are connected by telephone lines, fiberoptic cables, or radio waves. The Internet is an example of very large network. See more at LANWAN |
Network collection or arrangement of items to resemble a net; anything reticulated or decussated—Johnson, 1755.
Examples: network of brass, 1560; of spider’s broods, 1781; of bundles, 1884; of canals; of fictions, 1856; of islands, 1839; of leaves, 1816; of lines; of pearls, 1881; of property, 1816; of railways; of ribbons, 1712; of rivers; of roads; of ropes, 1748; of trenches, 1871; of veins, 1729; of waters, 1857; of wrinkles.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  network - an interconnected system of things or people; "he owned a network of shops"; "retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life"; "tangled in a web of cloth"reticulum - any fine network (especially one in the body composed of cells or blood vessels) espionage network - a network of spies old boy network - an exclusive informal network linking members of a social class or profession or organization in order to provide connections and information and favors (especially in business or politics); "professional women have developed an old boy network of their own" support system - a network of facilities and people who interact and remain in informal communication for mutual assistance; a network that enables you to live in a certain style |
| 2. | network - (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs; "the networks compete to broadcast important sports events" communication equipment, communication system - facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information broadcasting - taking part in a radio or tv program | |
| 3. |  network - an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervalsbackbone - the part of a network that connects other networks together; "the backbone is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic" chicken wire - a galvanized wire network with a hexagonal mesh; used to build fences cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress" hairnet - a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place reseau - a net or mesh foundation for lace safety net - a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze save-all - a net hung between ship and pier while loading a ship snood - an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head sparker, spark arrester - a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack tulle - a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns | |
| 4. | network - a system of intersecting lines or channels; "a railroad network"; "a network of canals" reseau - a network of fine lines used by astronomers as a reference for measurements on star photographs graticule, reticle, reticule - a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument reticulation - an arrangement resembling a net or network; "the reticulation of a leaf"; "the reticulation of a photographic emulsion" system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer" | |
| 5. | network - (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits computer network - (computer science) a network of computers early warning system - a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them information superhighway, superhighway - an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer" electronics - the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices | |
| Verb | 1. | network - communicate with and within a group; "You have to network if you want to get a good job" computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" |
network
noun web, system, arrangement, grid, mesh, lattice, circuitry, nexus, plexus, interconnection, net The uterus is supplied with a network of blood vessels and nerves.
2. system, structure, complex, organization He is keen to point out the benefits which the family network can provide.
Translations
network [ˈnetwɜːk]
network [ˈnɛtwɜːrk]
n
[people, institutions] → réseau m
their widespread network of offices → leur réseau élargi de bureaux
their widespread network of offices → leur réseau élargi de bureaux
(TV, RADIO) → réseau m
(also computer network) → réseau m, réseau m informatique
vt
→ diffuser sur l'ensemble du réseau
to be networked [programme] → être diffusé(e) sur l'ensemble du réseau
to be networked [programme] → être diffusé(e) sur l'ensemble du réseau
vi [person] (= make useful contacts) → créer des réseaux, réseauter
In business, it is important to network whenever possible → En matière commerciale, il est important de créer des réseaux à chaque fois que c'est possible., En matière commerciale, il est important de réseauter à chaque fois que c'est possible.
network card network interface card n (COMPUTING) → carte f réseau
In business, it is important to network whenever possible → En matière commerciale, il est important de créer des réseaux à chaque fois que c'est possible., En matière commerciale, il est important de réseauter à chaque fois que c'est possible.
network card network interface card n (COMPUTING) → carte f réseau
network
n
(lit, fig) → Netz nt
(Rad, TV) → Sendenetz nt; (Elec, Comput) → Netzwerk nt; network card/driver/server (Comput) → Netzwerkkarte f → /-treiber m → /-server m
vt (inf) programme → im ganzen Netzbereich ausstrahlen
network [ˈnɛtˌwɜːk]
network [ˈnɛtˌwɜːk]
1. n (Elec, TV) (fig) → rete f
network of roads → rete stradale
spy network → rete spionistica or di spie
network of roads → rete stradale
spy network → rete spionistica or di spie
2. vt (TV) → trasmettere su rete nazionale
network [ˈnɛtˌwɜːk]
1. n (Elec, TV) (fig) → rete f
network of roads → rete stradale
spy network → rete spionistica or di spie
network of roads → rete stradale
spy network → rete spionistica or di spie
2. vt (TV) → trasmettere su rete nazionale
network → شبكة síť netværk Netzwerk δίκτυο red verkosto réseau mreža rete ネットワーク 네트워크 netwerk nettverk sieć rede de comunicação сеть nätverk เครือข่าย ağ mạng lưới 网络
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