Network Definition & Meaning

network
noun
  1. 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"
  2. (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"
  3. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
  4. a system of intersecting lines or channels; "a railroad network"; "a network of canals"
  5. (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
verb
  1. communicate with and within a group; "You have to network if you want to get a good job"

"Network" in song lyrics

See how network is used in real songs:

  • "Banned from your network"
    9th Prince — Stand Proud
  • "I dialed earlier cingular a busy network"
    Big Quarters — August
  • "Head first, my click let lead burst, we network"
    Black Knights — Knights or Nuthin'

Usage tips for "network"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "network" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for network to find words that pair well.

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