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Definition network in American English

network noun

[countable] noun
/ˈnetˌwɜrk/

▪ extensive, global, international, national, nationwide, wide, worldwide

▪ build, construct, create, develop, establish, expand, form

1

a group of companies that broadcast the same television or radio programs throughout a large area, or a company that produces or sells the rights to such broadcasts

Example

The president's speech was broadcast on network television.

Example

The Fox cable network competes with the traditional television networks such as NBC and CBS.

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2

a group of people, organizations, or places that are connected or that work together

Example

The university is developing a network of contacts with all its graduates.

Example

We have a nationwide network of financial advisers.

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3

a set of computers that are connected to each other so that each computer can send and receive information to and from the other computers

Example

All office workers have access to a computer network.

Example

They have an information network linked to more than 16,000 libraries.

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4

a system of lines or similar things such as roads or wires that are connected to each other

Example

The interstate network links all the major cities.

Example

a cellular phone network

Example

a network of canals

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Definition network in American English