| 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 | a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects |
| noun | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) |
| noun | a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey) |
| noun | game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton |
| noun | an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals |
| verb | make as a net profit “The company cleared $1 million” |
| verb | yield as a net profit “This sale netted me $1 million” |
| verb | construct or form a web, as if by weaving |
| verb | catch with a net “net a fish” |
| adjective | remaining after all deductions “net profit” |
| adjective | conclusive in a process or progression “the final answer” |
| net | verb | catch with a net |
| profiteer | noun | someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply) |
| profit | verb | make a profit; gain money or materially |
| mesh | verb | entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh |
| net | noun | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) |
| web | noun | an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving |
| webbing | noun | a strong fabric woven in strips |
| netting | noun | creating nets |
| finality | noun | the quality of being final or definitely settled |