net (adj.)

  1. remaining after all deductions; net profit

    [ Syn: nett ]

    net (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: 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)

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: network , mesh , meshing , meshwork ]

    net (adj.)

  1. conclusive in a process or progression; the final answer; a last resort; the net result

    [ Syn: final , last ]

    net (v.)

  1. make as a net profit; The company cleared $1 million

    [ Syn: sack , sack up , clear ]

  2. yield as a net profit; This sale netted me $1 million

    [ Syn: clear ]

  3. construct or form a web, as if by weaving

    [ Syn: web ]

  4. catch with a net; net a fish

    [ Syn: nett ]

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