network
♦♦ net|work /n'etwɜːrk/ (networks networking networked)
1 [N-COUNT] usu N of n
A network of lines, roads, veins, or other long thin things is a large number of them which cross each other or meet at many points.
...Strasbourg, with its rambling network of medieval streets...
The uterus is supplied with a rich network of blood vessels and nerves.
2 [N-COUNT] usu supp N, N of n
A network of people or institutions is a large number of them that have a connection with each other and work together as a system.
Distribution of the food is going ahead using a network of local church people and other volunteers...
He is keen to point out the benefits which the family network can provide.
see also old-boy network
3 [N-COUNT] oft n N
A particular network is a system of things which are connected and which operate together. For example, a computer network consists of a number of computers that are part of the same system.
...a computer network with 154 terminals...
Huge sections of the rail network are out of action.
see also neural network
4 [N-COUNT] usu supp N
A radio or television network is a company or group of companies that broadcasts radio or television programmes throughout an area.
An American network says it has obtained the recordings.
5 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
When a television or radio programme is networked, it is broadcast at the same time by several different television companies.
Lumsdon would like to see his programme sold and networked...
He had once had his own networked chat show.
6 [VERB] V with n, also V
If you network, you try to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job. (BUSINESS)
In business, it is important to network with as many people as possible on a face to face basis.lo|cal area net|work (local area networks)
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A local area network is a group of personal computers and associated equipment that are linked by cable, for example in an office building, and that share a communications line. The abbreviation LAN is also used. (COMPUTING)
Users can easily move files between PCs connected by local area networks or the internet.net|work card (network cards)
or network interface card
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A network card or a network interface card is a card that connects a computer to a network. (COMPUTING)neu|ral net|work (neural networks)
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In computing, a neural network is a program or system which is modelled on the human brain and is designed to imitate the brain's method of functioning, particularly the process of learning.old-boy net|work (old-boy networks)
also old boy network
[N-COUNT] usu the N in sing
When people talk about the old-boy network, they are referring to a situation in which people who went to the same public school or university use their positions of influence to help each other. (BRIT)
The majority obtained their positions through the old boy network.
1 [N-COUNT] usu N of n
A network of lines, roads, veins, or other long thin things is a large number of them which cross each other or meet at many points.
...Strasbourg, with its rambling network of medieval streets...
The uterus is supplied with a rich network of blood vessels and nerves.
2 [N-COUNT] usu supp N, N of n
A network of people or institutions is a large number of them that have a connection with each other and work together as a system.
Distribution of the food is going ahead using a network of local church people and other volunteers...
He is keen to point out the benefits which the family network can provide.
see also old-boy network
3 [N-COUNT] oft n N
A particular network is a system of things which are connected and which operate together. For example, a computer network consists of a number of computers that are part of the same system.
...a computer network with 154 terminals...
Huge sections of the rail network are out of action.
see also neural network
4 [N-COUNT] usu supp N
A radio or television network is a company or group of companies that broadcasts radio or television programmes throughout an area.
An American network says it has obtained the recordings.
5 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
When a television or radio programme is networked, it is broadcast at the same time by several different television companies.
Lumsdon would like to see his programme sold and networked...
He had once had his own networked chat show.
6 [VERB] V with n, also V
If you network, you try to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job. (BUSINESS)
In business, it is important to network with as many people as possible on a face to face basis.lo|cal area net|work (local area networks)
[N-COUNT]
A local area network is a group of personal computers and associated equipment that are linked by cable, for example in an office building, and that share a communications line. The abbreviation LAN is also used. (COMPUTING)
Users can easily move files between PCs connected by local area networks or the internet.net|work card (network cards)
or network interface card
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A network card or a network interface card is a card that connects a computer to a network. (COMPUTING)neu|ral net|work (neural networks)
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In computing, a neural network is a program or system which is modelled on the human brain and is designed to imitate the brain's method of functioning, particularly the process of learning.old-boy net|work (old-boy networks)
also old boy network
[N-COUNT] usu the N in sing
When people talk about the old-boy network, they are referring to a situation in which people who went to the same public school or university use their positions of influence to help each other. (BRIT)
The majority obtained their positions through the old boy network.