NETWORK

Network

Network is a 1976 American satirical film written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet, about a fictional television network, UBS, and its struggle with poor ratings. The film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, and Robert Duvall and features Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight.

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network

Noun

  1. A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
  2. Any interconnected group or system
    A network of roads crisscrossed the country.
  3. A directory of people maintained for their advancement
    To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.
  4. A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.
  5. Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information
    The copy machine is connected to the network so it can now serve as a printer.

Verb

  1. To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
    Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.
  2. To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
    If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.
  3. To interconnect a group or system.


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