networked
|net-worked|
B2
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/ˈnɛtˌwɜrkt/
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/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkt/
(network)
interconnected system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'network' originates from the Old English word 'net', meaning 'a net or mesh', and 'work', meaning 'to operate or function'.
Historical Evolution
'network' evolved from the Middle English 'netwerk', which referred to a net-like structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a net-like structure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a system of interconnected people or things'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past participle form of 'network'.
The computers were networked to share resources.
Adjective 1
connected to a network, especially a computer network.
The office is fully networked, allowing for seamless communication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45