Meaning of net

Definition of net

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

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