1.  network(n = noun.group) web - 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"
is a kind of scheme, system
has particulars: reticulum, espionage network, old boy network, support system
Derived form verb network₁

2.  network(n = noun.artifact) - (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"
is a kind of communication equipment, communication system

3.  network(n = noun.artifact) mesh, meshing, meshwork, net - an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals;
is a kind of cloth, fabric, material, textile
has parts: backbone
has particulars: chicken wire, gauze, netting, veiling, hairnet, reseau, safety net, save-all, snood, spark arrester, sparker, tulle, grillwork, wirework

4.  network(n = noun.artifact) - a system of intersecting lines or channels; "a railroad network"; "a network of canals"
is a kind of system
has particulars: reseau, graticule, reticle, reticule, reticulation

5.  network(n = noun.artifact) electronic network - (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits;
is a kind of system
has particulars: computer network, early warning system, information superhighway, superhighway

   network(v = verb.communication) - communicate with and within a group; "You have to network if you want to get a good job"
is one way to communicate, intercommunicate
Derived form noun network₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s

1.  A fabric of threads, cords, or wires crossing each other at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the crossings, thus leaving spaces or meshes between them. [1913 Webster]

2.  Any system of lines or channels interlacing or crossing like the fabric of a net; as, a network of veins; a network of railroads. [1913 Webster]

3.  A system of computers linked together by communications channels allowing the exchange of data between the linked computers. [PJC]

4.  A group of transmitting stations connected by communications channels that permit the same program to be broadcast simultaneously from multiple stations over a very wide area; as, the CBS television network; [PJC]

5.  Any arrangement of electrical devices or elements connected together by conducting wires; as, a power transmission network. [PJC]

6.  A group of buildings connected by means of transportation and communication between them, and controlled by a central organization for a common purpose; as, a book distribution network. [PJC]

   To take steps to make and cultivate the acquaintance of people who can be helpful to oneself, especially in finding new employment, advancing to a higher position in one's occupation, or exchanging information. [PJC]

   To connect together into a network; as, to network computers; to network the printer with computers. [PJC]

network, n. & v.
--n.
1 an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines, like the structure of a net.
2 a complex system of railways, roads, canals, etc.
3 a group of people who exchange information, contacts, and experience for professional or social purposes.
4 a chain of interconnected computers, machines, or operations.
5 a system of connected electrical conductors.
6 a group of broadcasting stations connected for a simultaneous broadcast of a programme.
--v.
1 tr. broadcast on a network.
2 intr. establish a network.
3 tr. link (machines, esp. computers) to operate interactively.
4 intr. be a member of a network (see sense 3 of n.).

N  complexity, complexness, complexus, complication, implication, intricacy, intrication, perplexity, network, labyrinth, wilderness, jungle, involution, raveling, entanglement, coil, sleave, tangled skein, knot, Gordian knot, wheels within wheels, kink, gnarl, knarl, webwork, difficulty, gnarled, knarled, complex, complexed, intricate, complicated, perplexed, involved, raveled, entangled, knotted, tangled, inextricable, irreducible.

N  crossing, intersection, interdigitation, decussation, transversion, convolution, level crossing, reticulation, network, inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture, mortise, net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace, wicker, mat, matting, plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle, tissue, netting, mokes, rivulation, cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot, entangle, cloth, linen, muslin, cambric, crossing, crossed, matted, v, transverse, cross, cruciform, crucial, retiform, reticular, reticulated, areolar, cancellated, grated, barred, streaked, textile, crossbarred, cruciate, palmiped, secant, web-footed, cross, thwart, athwart, transversely, at grade, crosswise.

N  sponge, honeycomb, network, frit, filter, sieve, net, screen (opening), cellular, spongy, spongious, honeycombed, alveolar, sintered, porous (opening).

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