Net

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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

a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

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

a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

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

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

VERB

make as a net profit

yield as a net profit

construct or form a web, as if by weaving

catch with a net

ADJ

remaining after all deductions

conclusive in a process or progression

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