Tagoror  
Home      Quote      Encyclopedia     


Net



Table of contents
1 Pronunciation
2 Etymology 1
3 Etymology 2

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Middle English nett, from Old English, from Old German nezzi

Noun

  1. A mesh of string, cord, or rope.
  2. A device in the form of a net (1), generally used for catching or trapping something.
  3. (figurative) A trap. (caught in the prosecuting attorney's net)
  4. Something that resembles a net (1) in appearance. (Petri net)
  5. A computer network.
  6. (capitalized) The Internet.

Translations

Transitive verb

  1. To catch by means of a net (2).

Translations

Etymology 2

Middle English net (clear, plain), from Middle French net (bright, elegant), from Latin nitere (to shine)

Noun

  1. The amount remaining after expenses are deducted, profit.

Translations

Adjective

  1. Remaining after expenses or deductions. (net profit, net weight)
  2. Final. (net result, net conclusion).

Translations
Derived expressions

  • net income
  • net loss

Transitive verb

  1. To receive as profit. (The company nets $30 on every sale.)

Translations



Tagoror Networks, S.L. - Terms and Conditions

All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License