net meaning and definition

NET noun

Definition of net (noun)

1. 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
2. a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
3. 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
4. a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
5. game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
6. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
   • synonyms: mesh, meshing, meshwork, network

NET verb

Definition of net (verb)

1. make as a net profit
   • "The company cleared $1 million"
   • synonyms: clear, sack, sack up
2. yield as a net profit
   • "This sale netted me $1 million"
   • synonyms: clear
3. construct or form a web, as if by weaving
   • synonyms: web
4. catch with a net
   • "net a fish"
   • synonyms: nett

NET adjective

Definition of net (adjective)

1. remaining after all deductions
   • "net profit"
   • synonyms: nett
   • antonym: gross
2. conclusive in a process or progression
   • "the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result"
   • synonyms: final, last