Etimology
net + work
noun
network (plural networks)
A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
Any interconnected group or system
A directory of people maintained for their advancement
(broadcasting) A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.
(computing, Internet) Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information
Examples
He wore a mantle of network.
A network of roads crisscrossed the country.
To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.
TV back then was five channels , […]
The copy machine is connected to the network so it can now serve as a printer.
Related words
hyponyms
Bayesian network
cellular network
computer network
economic network
mobile network
mobile telephone network
neural network
social network
telephone network
television network
virtual network
verb
network (third-person singular simple present networks, present participle networking, simple past and past participle networked)
(intransitive) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
(transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
(transitive) To interconnect a group or system.
(transitive, broadcasting) To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.
Examples
Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.
If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.