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What is the difference between network and download?

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As nouns the difference between network and download

is that network is a fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals while download is a file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.

As verbs the difference between network and download

is that network is to interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement while download is {{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To transfer (computer data, especially as one or more files) from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

network

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
  • Any interconnected group or system
    • A network of roads crisscrossed the country.
  • A directory of people maintained for their advancement
    • To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network .
  • (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),
  • (computing) 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.

    Derived terms

    * Bayesian network * economic network * social network * computer network * network subsystem * neural network * artificial neural network * television network * network card

    Verb

    (network)
  • To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
    • Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.
  • 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.
  • To interconnect a group or system.

    • download

    English

    (Download)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.
    • The download took longer than I expected.
  • A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.
    • I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.

    Derived terms

    * DL , dl , (abbreviation)

    Antonyms

    * upload

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To transfer (computer data, especially as one or more files) from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.
    • You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
  • upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.
  • to transfer a file to or from removable media.
    • I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM
  • to install software.

    • Synonyms

    * copy * move * take * transfer * DL , dl , (abbreviation)

    Antonyms

    * upload

    Derived terms

    * downloader

    Descendants

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