network
|net-work|
B2
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/ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɛtˌwɜːk/
interconnected system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'network' originates from the Old English word 'net' meaning 'mesh' and 'work' meaning 'labor or activity'.
Historical Evolution
'net' and 'work' combined in Middle English to form 'network', referring to a mesh-like structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mesh-like structure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a system of interconnected elements'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group or system of interconnected people or things.
The company has a vast network of suppliers.
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