network
noun [C] /ˈnet.wɜːk/
/-wɝːk/ Definition
B2 a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts or between the parts and a control centre: a television network a road/rail network a computer network Massive investment is needed to modernize the country's phone network. We could reduce our costs by developing a more efficient distribution network. a network of spies/a spy networkCommunications technology - general words
(Definition of network noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
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