Net (economics) definition

adjective

(1) Conclusive in a process or progression

"The final answer"

"A last resort"

"The net result"

(2) Remaining after all deductions

"Net profit"

noun

(3) A computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

(4) An open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

(5) A trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

(6) Game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

(7) A goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

(8) The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

verb

(9) Catch with a net

"Net a fish"

(10) Construct or form a web, as if by weaving

(11) Make as a net profit

"The company cleared $1 million"

(12) Yield as a net profit

"This sale netted me $1 million"

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