ALL meanings of network
net·work
N n - noun Technical meaning of network (networking) Hardware and software data communication systems. The OSI seven layer model attempts to provide a way of partitioning any computer network into independent modules from the lowest (physical) layer to the highest (application) layer. Many different specifications exist at each of these layers. Networks are often also classified according to their geographical extent: local area network (LAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), wide area network (WAN) and also according to the protocols used. See BITNET, Ethernet, Internet, Novell, PSTN, network, the. 1
- 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
- noun network a netting or net. 1
- verb without object network to cultivate people who can be helpful to one professionally, especially in finding employment or moving to a higher position: His business lunches were taken up with networking. 1
- verb with object network to place (as a program from a local radio or television station) in or on a network: The station will try to network the local cooking show. 1
- verb with object network to connect to a network. 1
- verb with object network to distribute widely: We charge a small fee for networking your résumé. 1
- verb with object network to cover with or as if with a network: to network a bay with buoy markers. 1
- verb with object network to organize into a network: to network the state's independent stations. 1
- verb with object network to broadcast (a program) over a radio or television network. 1
- noun network linked computers 1
- noun network radio, TV: linked transmitters 1
- noun network Connect as or operate with a network. 1
- noun network interrelated system 1
- noun network combination of lines, pathways 1
- intransitive verb network form relationships 1
- countable noun network A network of lines, roads, veins, or other long thin things is a large number of them which cross each other or meet at many points. 0
- countable noun network A network of people or institutions is a large number of them that have a connection with each other and work together as a system. 0
- countable noun network A particular network is a system of things which are connected and which operate together. For example, a computer network consists of a number of computers that are part of the same system. 0
- countable noun network A radio or television network is a company or group of companies that broadcasts radio or television programmes throughout an area. 0
- verb network When a television or radio programme is networked, it is broadcast at the same time by several different television companies. 0
- verb network If you network, you try to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job. 0
- noun network an interconnected group or system 0
- noun network a system of intersecting lines, roads, veins, etc 0
- noun network a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programme simultaneously 0
- noun network a system of interconnected components or circuits 0
- noun network a system of interconnected computer systems, terminals, and other equipment allowing information to be exchanged 0
- verb network to broadcast on stations throughout the country 0
- verb network (of computers, terminals, etc) to connect or be connected 0
- verb network to form business contacts through informal social meetings 0
- noun network 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 0
- noun network a thing resembling this in some way 0
- noun network a system of roads, canals, veins, etc. that connect with or cross one another 0
- noun network a group, system, etc. of interconnected or cooperating individuals 0
- noun network a system, as in a business or university, consisting of a computer, or computers, and connected terminals, printers, etc.; specif., a local area network 0
- noun network a larger system encompassing interconnected computer systems, as from various businesses, universities, etc. 0
- noun network a chain of transmitting stations linked by cable, microwave relay, satellite, etc., usually sharing the same programs 0
- noun network a company that produces programs to be broadcast over such a network 0
- noun network the making of nets or netted fabric 0
- adjective network broadcast over the stations of a network 0
- intransitive verb network to develop contacts or exchange information with others, as to further a career 0
- verb transitive network to organize or integrate into a network 0
- verb transitive network to present on or broadcast over a network 0
- noun network A network is a system of transmission and distribution lines that are connected together and operated to allow multiple power supply to any of the main points on it. 0