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net 2, adjective(dictionary)
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net 2, adjective (oh)



2 also nett BrE adj [only before noun]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: 'bright, clean'; NEAT]
the net amount is the final amount that remains after all the other amounts have been taken away
-see also gross gross
::The net profit (=after taxes, costs etc) was up 16.3% last month.
::The company reported a net loss of $56 million last year.
::Vernon estimates the company's net worth at over $8 billion.
::The United States is a net importer of beef (=it imports more than it exports) .
net result/effect
the final result or effect of something
::The net result will be higher costs to the consumer.
net weight
the weight of something without its container
-- net adv
::He earns $40,000 net.
::jars of coffee weighing 450 grams net