NET

(noun) a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
synonyms : cyberspace , internet
(noun) an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
synonyms : mesh , meshing , meshwork , network
(noun) a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
(noun) game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
(noun) a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
(noun) the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
synonyms : earnings , lucre , net income , net profit , profit , profits
(verb) catch with a net
"net a fish"
synonyms : nett
(verb) construct or form a web, as if by weaving
synonyms : web
(verb) make as a net profit
"The company cleared $1 million"
synonyms : clear , sack , sack up
(verb) yield as a net profit
"This sale netted me $1 million"
synonyms : clear
(adj.) remaining after all deductions
"net profit"
synonyms : nett
(adj.) conclusive in a process or progression
"the final answer", "a last resort", "the net result"
synonyms : final , last

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