different between network vs callback

English

Etymology

net +? work

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /n?tw??k/
• (US) IPA^(key): /n?tw?k/

Noun

network (plural networks)

1. A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
2. Any interconnected group or system

3. A directory of people maintained for their advancement

4. (broadcasting) A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.
   • 2008, Lou Schuler, "Foreward", in Nate Green, Built for Show, page xi

     TV back then was five channels (three networks, PBS, and an independent station that ran I Love Lucy reruns), […]

5. (computing, Internet) Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information

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References

• network on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Verb

network (third-person singular simple present networks, present participle networking, simple past and past participle networked)

1. (intransitive) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

2. (transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.

3. (transitive) To interconnect a group or system.
4. (transitive, broadcasting) To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.

Translations

References

• network at OneLook Dictionary Search
• network in Keywords for Today: A 21st Century Vocabulary, edited by The Keywords Project, Colin MacCabe, Holly Yanacek, 2018.
• network in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

English

Etymology

call +? back

Noun

callback (plural callbacks)

1. The return of a situation to a previous position or state.
2. (telephony) A return telephone or radio call; especially one made automatically to authenticate a logon to a computer network.
   • 2007, James M. Lepkowski, Clyde Tucker, J. Michael Brick, Advances in Telephone Survey Methodology (page 318)

     For example, multiple callbacks might be made to a nonanswered number to increase the response rate.

3. A product recall because of a defect or safety concern.
4. (programming) A function pointer passed as an argument to another function.
5. (theater) A follow-up audition in casting.
6. (comedy) A joke which references an earlier joke in the same routine.

Synonyms

• (joke): running gag

Derived terms

Related terms

• call back

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