net Meaning, Definition & Usage

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
cyberspace; internet.
noun a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
noun the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
net profit; lucre; profit; earnings; profits; net income.
noun a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
noun game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
noun an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
meshwork; mesh; network; meshing.
verb make as a net profit
clear; sack up; sack.
- The company cleared $1 million
verb yield as a net profit
clear.
- This sale netted me $1 million
verb construct or form a web, as if by weaving
web.
verb catch with a net
nett.
- net a fish
adjective remaining after all deductions
nett.
- net profit
adjective satellite conclusive in a process or progression
last; final.
- the final answer
- a last resort
- the net result

imperfect & past participle Netted ; present participle & verbal noun Netting

To make into a net; to make n the style of network; as, to net silk.
To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile.
And now I am here, netted and in the toils. Sir W. Scott.
To inclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree.

F. See Neat clean.

Without spot; pure; shining. Obs.
Her breast all naked as net ivory. Spenser.
Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat; as, net wine, etc. R.
Not including superfluous, incidental, or foreign matter, as boxes, coverings, wraps, etc.; free from charges, deductions, etc; as, net profit; net income; net weight, etc. Less properly written nett.

imperfect & past participle Netted; present participle & verbal noun Netting

To produce or gain as clear profit; as, he netted a thousand dollars by the operation.