Pronunciation

/ˈnɛtwɜrk/

Definitions

• Noun: A group or system of interconnected people or things, especially one that is organized for a particular purpose such as communication or distribution. For example: “A telecommunications network.”

  • Computer Science: A system of connected computers and devices that can communicate with each other to share resources and exchange data. Example: “The company set up a local area network (LAN) in their office.”
  • Social Network: A social structure made up of individuals or organizations, called nodes, which are connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, business relationships, or common interests. Example: “Facebook is a popular social networking platform.”

• Verb: To connect or link together to form a network, often referring to establishing connections between people or systems. Example: “She’s really good at networking; she knows how to make useful contacts.”

Phrases

• “Networking event”: A gathering designed to facilitate the meeting and exchange of information between people, often for professional or career development purposes.
• “Build a network”: To establish connections or relationships over time that may be beneficial professionally or personally.
• “Network security”: The protection of the integrity and usability of a network and its resources against unauthorized access, misuse, malfunction, modification, destruction, or improper disclosure.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company expanded its sales network across Europe this year.”
• Verb: “After graduating, he spent months networking to find job opportunities in his field.”

Synonyms

• Net
• Web
• System
• Grid
• Linkage
• Interconnection
• Mesh
• Circuitry (in the context of electronics)
• Alliance (in the context of social or professional relationships)