net

/nɛt/ nounverbadjective
3 letters1 syllable3 points in Scrabble®4 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS12
NOUN
1

The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).

2

A goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey).

3

A trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects.

4

Game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton.

5

An open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals.

6

A computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange.

VERB
1

Yield as a net profit.

“This sale netted me $1 million”

2

Make as a net profit.

3

Construct or form a web, as if by weaving.

4

Catch with a net.

“net a fish”

ADJECTIVE
1

Conclusive in a process or progression.

“the net result”

2

Remaining after all deductions.

“net profit”

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