Meaning of 'net'

adjective

conclusive in a process or progression

Synonyms: last

adjective

remaining after all deductions

Example: "net profit"

Synonyms: nett

noun

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: internet cyberspace

noun

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

Synonyms: mesh

noun

a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

noun

game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

noun

a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

noun

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

Synonyms: profit net income net profit lucre profits earnings

verb

catch with a net

Example: "net a fish"

Synonyms: nett

verb

construct or form a web, as if by weaving

Synonyms: web

verb

make as a net profit

Synonyms: sack

verb

yield as a net profit

Example: "This sale netted me $1 million"

Synonyms: clear