network
Translation
network, system, grid
Examples
The company has a large computer network.
The company has a large computer network.
He built a strong network of contacts.
He built a strong network of contacts.
A network of roads connects the cities.
A network of roads connects the cities.
Grammar Patterns
a network of ((sth.)) an interconnected system of (sth.) He built a strong network of contacts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: system, web, grid, connections
Etymology
From 'net' + 'work'. It originally referred to a fabric of threads, like a net. The meaning extended to any interconnected system.
Memory Tips
Think of a fishing 'net' – all the threads 'work' together. A 'network' is any system where all the parts are connected and work together.