Definition of Net
Net
Net
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A mesh of threads or wires used for catching or holding something.
e.g. The fisherman cast his net into the sea to catch some fish.
(adjective)
the total amount left over after taking into account all costs or negatives, and all earnings or positives;
e.g. The net force is the force exerted after adding up all downward force vectors and subtracting that vector value from the sum of upward force vectors acting on an object.
(verb)
the act of catching something;
e.g. They were able to net a lot of fish in one go.
(adjective)
final;
e.g. The net effect or result of something.
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