net

adjective

  1. 1

    conclusive in a process or progression

    the final answer

    a last resort

  2. 2

    remaining after all deductions

    net profit

noun

  1. 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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

verb

  1. 1

    catch with a net

    net a fish

  2. 2

    construct or form a web, as if by weaving

  3. 3

    make as a net profit

    The company cleared $1 million

  4. 4

    yield as a net profit

    This sale netted me $1 million

Synonyms

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