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net
noun(net)
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Synonyms: earnings, lucre, net income, net profit, profit, profits,
net
noun(net)
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
Synonyms: mesh, meshing, meshwork, network,
net
noun(net)
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: cyberspace, internet,
net
verb(net)
yield as a net profit
Synonyms: clear,
Examples:
This sale netted me $1 million.
net
verb(net)
make as a net profit
Synonyms: clear, sack, sack up,
net
verb(net)
construct or form a web, as if by weaving
Synonyms: web,
net
verb(net)
catch with a net
Synonyms: nett,
Examples:
Net a fish.
net
adjective(net)
conclusive in a process or progression
Synonyms: final, last,
Examples:
The net result.
net
adjective(net)
remaining after all deductions
Synonyms: nett,
Antonyms: gross,
Examples:
Net profit.
net
noun(net)
a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
net
noun(net)
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
net
noun(net)
game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

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