Definition of "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

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

verb: yield as a net profit

"This sale netted me $1 million."

adjective: conclusive in a process or progression

"The net result."

adjective: remaining after all deductions

"Net profit."