NET

Net

In mathematics, more specifically in general topology and related branches, a net or Moore–Smith sequence is a generalization of the notion of a sequence. In essence, a sequence is a function with domain the natural numbers, and in the context of topology, the range of this function is usually any topological space. However, in the context of topology, sequences do not fully encode all information about a function between topological spaces. In particular, the following two conditions are not equivalent in general for a map f between topological spaces X and Y:

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.net

The domain name net is a generic top-level domain used in the Domain Name System of the Internet. The name is derived from network, indicating its originally intended purpose was for organizations involved in networking technologies, such as Internet service providers and other infrastructure companies. However, restrictions were never enforced and the domain is now a general purpose name space. It is still popular with network operators, and is often treated as an alternative to com.

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NET.

NET. is Indonesia's network free-to-air terrestrial television station based in Jakarta, a subsidiary of Indika Group, subsidiary of Koei Tecmo.

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net

Noun

  1. A mesh of string, cord or rope.
  2. A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
  3. A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
  4. Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
  5. A trap.
  6. Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form the polyhedron.
  7. A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them, e.g. computer ~, road ~, electricity distribution ~.
  8. A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
  9. A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.

Verb

  1. To catch by means of a net.
  2. To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
  3. To enclose or cover with a net.
    to net a tree
  4. To score (a goal).
    Evans netted the winner in the 80th minute.
  5. To hit the ball into the net.
  6. To form network or netting; to knit.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To receive as profit.
    The company nets $30 on every sale.
  2. To yield as profit for.
    The scam netted the criminals $30,000.
  3. To fully hedge a position.
    Every party is netting their position with a counter-party

Adjective

  1. Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.
  2. Free from extraneous substances; pure; unadulterated; neat.
    net wine
  3. Remaining after expenses or deductions.
    net profit; net weight
  4. Final; end.
    net result; net conclusion


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