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