Definition of 'net'

Noun

1. 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: internet cyberspace
2. a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
3. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
      Synonyms: net income net profit lucre profit profits earnings
4. a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
5. game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
6. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
      Synonyms: network mesh meshing meshwork

Verb

1. make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million"
      Synonyms: sack sack up clear
2. yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million"
      Synonyms: clear
3. construct or form a web, as if by weaving
      Synonyms: web
4. catch with a net; "net a fish"
      Synonyms: nett

Adjective

1. remaining after all deductions; "net profit"
      Synonyms: nett
      Antonyms: gross
2. conclusive in a process or progression; "the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result"
      Synonyms: final last

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