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network

Definition

  • noun: a system of lines, wires, etc., that are connected to each other
  • noun: a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings
  • verb: to connect (computers) in a way that allows information and equipment to be shared
  • verb: to cover with or as if with a network
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: net, netting, reticulation

Examples

  • She spent the day 'networking' with other executives.

  • The show is getting good ratings for the 'network'.

  • The computers are 'networked' to one main server.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - The ten o'clock news opened with it. - Good evening. Howard Beale-- They'll all make it their lead story. Howard Beale interrupted his " Network News" program tonight... to announce he was going to kill himself. An unusual thing happened at a sister network... UBS, this evening. (..)
    1976 Network
  • (..) the " Network News" anchorman on UBS TV. ln his time, Howard Beale had been a mandarin of television... the grand old man of news... with a HUT rating of and a audience share. (..)
    1976 Network