network

network
—networker, n.
/net"werrk'/, n.
1. any netlike combination of filaments, lines, veins, passages, or the like: a network of arteries; a network of sewers under the city.
2. Radio and Television.
a. a group of transmitting stations linked by wire or microwave relay so that the same program can be broadcast or telecast by all.
b. a company or organization that provides programs to be broadcast over these stations: She was hired by the network as program coordinator.
3. a system of interrelated buildings, offices, stations, etc., esp. over a large area or throughout a country, territory, region, etc.: a network of supply depots.
4. Elect. an arrangement of conducting elements, as resistors, capacitors, or inductors, connected by conducting wire.
5. a netting or net.
6. Telecommunications, Computers. a system containing any combination of computers, computer terminals, printers, audio or visual display devices, or telephones interconnected by telecommunication equipment or cables: used to transmit or receive information.
7. an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like: a network of recent college graduates.
v.i.
8. to cultivate people who can be helpful to one professionally, esp. in finding employment or moving to a higher position: His business lunches were taken up with networking.
v.t.
9. to place (as a program from a local radio or television station) in or on a network: The station will try to network the local cooking show.
10. to connect to a network.
11. to distribute widely: We charge a small fee for networking your résumé.
12. to cover with or as if with a network: to network a bay with buoy markers.
13. to organize into a network: to network the state's independent stations.
14. to broadcast (a program) over a radio or television network.
[1550-60; 1910-15 for def. 2; NET1 + WORK]

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I
In broadcasting, a radio or television company that produces programs for broadcast to member stations.

See ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, PBS.
II
(as used in expressions)
Integrated Services Digital Network

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