Network: meaning, definitions and examples

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network

 

[ หˆnษ›tหŒwษ™rk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

communication

A network is a group of two or more computer systems linked together. Networks can be local, like in an office building, or wide, like the internet.

Synonyms

grid, system, web

Examples of usage

  • The company has a network of computers to share information.
  • The network outage caused delays in communication between the offices.
Context #2 | Noun

social

A network is a group of people who are connected by social or professional relationships. It can also refer to the relationships themselves.

Synonyms

circle, connections, contacts

Examples of usage

  • She has a strong network of contacts in the industry.
  • Building a network of business connections is important for career growth.
Context #3 | Verb

communication

To network means to interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.

Synonyms

connect, interact, socialize

Examples of usage

  • She spends a lot of time networking at industry events.
  • Networking is a key skill for success in the business world.

Translations

Translations of the word "network" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rede

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคŸเคตเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Netzwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jaringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั€ะตะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใƒˆใƒฏใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉseau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ red

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„คํŠธ์›Œํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรญลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ‘็ปœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omreลพje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ net

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะปั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒกแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™bษ™kษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ red

Etymology

The word 'network' originated from the Old English word 'net', which referred to a structure of interconnected threads used for catching fish or birds. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various forms of interconnected systems, including computer networks and social networks.

See also: internet, net, netminder, netting.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,462, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.