Net

(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. Synonyms: internet, net, cyberspace.

(noun) a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects. Synonyms: net.

(noun) the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses). Synonyms: net income, net, net profit, lucre, profit, profits, earnings.

(noun) a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey). Synonyms: net.

(noun) game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton. Synonyms: net.

(noun) an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals. Synonyms: net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork.

(verb) make as a net profit. Synonyms: net, sack, sack up, clear. Example: "The company cleared $1 million."

(verb) yield as a net profit. Synonyms: net, clear. Example: "This sale netted me $1 million."

(verb) construct or form a web, as if by weaving. Synonyms: web, net.

(verb) catch with a net. Synonyms: net, nett. Example: "Net a fish."

(adj) remaining after all deductions. Synonyms: net (vs. gross), nett. Example: "Net profit."

(adj) conclusive in a process or progression. Synonyms: final, last, net. Examples: "The final answer." "A last resort." "The net result."