English · Word Candidate

network

/ˈnɛt.wɜːk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: networks · networking · networked

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any interconnected group or system.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhóm hoặc hệ thống liên kết với nhau

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Noun

Examples

A network of roads crisscrossed the country.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any interconnected group or system. — A set of people with sociocultural connections to one another; especially, such a set consisting of occupational or business connections.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhóm hoặc hệ thống liên kết với nhau, đặc biệt là những người có mối quan hệ xã hội hoặc nghề nghiệp

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Noun

Examples

To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tương tác xã hội để thiết lập mối quan hệ hoặc thăng tiến cá nhân

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Verb

Examples

Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kết nối hai hoặc nhiều máy tính hoặc thiết bị máy tính hóa

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Verb

Examples

If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “network” mean?

Any interconnected group or system.

Is “network” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.