Network, networking and networked may refer to:

Science and technology

Network theory In mathematics, computer science, and network science, network theory is a part of graph theory. It defines networks as Graph (discrete mathematics), graphs where the vertices or edges possess attributes. Network theory analyses these networks ...

, the study of graphs as a representation of relations between discrete objects *

Network science Network science is an academic field which studies complex networks such as telecommunication networks, computer networks, biological networks, Cognitive network, cognitive and semantic networks, and social networks, considering distinct eleme ...

, an academic field that studies complex networks

Mathematics

* Networks, a graph with attributes studied in

network theory In mathematics, computer science, and network science, network theory is a part of graph theory. It defines networks as Graph (discrete mathematics), graphs where the vertices or edges possess attributes. Network theory analyses these networks ...

** Scale-free network, a network whose degree distribution follows a power law ** Small-world network, a mathematical graph in which most nodes are not neighbors, but have neighbors in common * Flow network, a directed graph where each edge has a capacity and each edge receives a flow

Biology

* Biological network, any network that applies to biological systems * Ecological network, a representation of interacting species in an ecosystem * Neural network, a network or circuit of neurons

Technology and communication

* Artificial neural network, a computing system inspired by animal brains *

Broadcast network A terrestrial network (or broadcast network in the United States) is a group of radio stations, television stations, or other electronic media outlets, that form an agreement to air, or broadcast, content from a centralized source. For example, ...

, radio stations, television stations, or other electronic media outlets that broadcast content from a centralized source ** News network ** Radio network, including both broadcast and two-way communications **

Television network A television broadcaster or television network is a telecommunications network for the distribution of television show, television content, where a central operation provides programming to many television stations, pay television providers or ...

, used to distribute television program content *

Electrical network An electrical network is an interconnection of electrical components (e.g., batteries, resistors, inductors, capacitors, switches, transistors) or a model of such an interconnection, consisting of electrical elements (e.g., voltage sou ...

, an interconnection of electrical components * Social networking service, an online platform that people use to build social networks * Telecommunications network, allowing communication between separated nodes **

Computer network A computer network is a collection of communicating computers and other devices, such as printers and smart phones. In order to communicate, the computers and devices must be connected by wired media like copper cables, optical fibers, or b ...

or data network, a digital telecommunications network *** Network hardware: Network switch, Networking cable ***

Wireless network A wireless network is a computer network that uses wireless data connections between network nodes. Wireless networking allows homes, telecommunications networks, and business installations to avoid the costly process of introducing cables int ...

, a computer network using wireless data connections *

Network (typeface) Network is a sans-serif typeface originally created by Monotype for use on the transport network in the Birmingham/West Midlands metropolitan area in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, common ...

, used on the transport network in the West Midlands, UK

Sociology and business

Social network A social network is a social structure consisting of a set of social actors (such as individuals or organizations), networks of Dyad (sociology), dyadic ties, and other Social relation, social interactions between actors. The social network per ...

, in social science research **

Scientific collaboration network Scientific collaboration network is a social network where nodes are scientists and links are co-authorships as the latter is one of the most well documented forms of scientific collaboration. It is an undirected, scale-free network where the ...

, a social network wherein nodes are scientists and links are co-authorships *

Social group In the social sciences, a social group is defined as two or more people who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity. Regardless, social groups come in a myriad of sizes and varieties. F ...

, a network of people *

Network of practice Network of practice (often abbreviated as NoP) is a concept originated by John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid. This concept, related to the work on communities of practice by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, refers to the overall set of various types ...

, a social science concept *

Business networking Business networking is the practice of building relationships with individuals and businesses for professional purposes. It involves the strategic exchange of information and resources to create connections that can be mutually beneficial. Busine ...

, the sharing of information or services between people, companies or groups *

Personal networking A personal network is a set of human contacts known to an individual, with whom that individual would expect to interact at intervals to support a given set of activities. In other words, a personal network is a group of caring, dedicated people ...

, the practice of developing and maintaining a personal network *

Supply network A supply network is a pattern of temporal and spatial processes carried out at facility nodes and over distribution links, which adds value for customers through the manufacturing and delivery of products. It comprises the general state of busi ...

, a pattern of temporal and spatial processes carried out at facility nodes and over distribution links *

Transport network A transport network, or transportation network, is a network or graph in geographic space, describing an infrastructure that permits and constrains movement or flow. Examples include but are not limited to road networks, railways, air routes ...

, a network in geographic space

Arts, entertainment and media

* ''Network'' (1976 film), a 1976 American film * ''Network'' (2019 film), an Indian film * ''Network'' (album), a 2004 album by Saga * Network (comics), a series of Marvel Comics characters * ''Network'' (play), a 2017 play based on the 1976 film * ''Network'' (TV series), a Canadian variety television series * ''Network'' (video game), a 1980 business simulation game for the Apple II * Network, aka Taryn Haldane, a fictional character and member of the '' Sovereign Seven'' comic book series * ''Network'', the members' newsletter of the British Sociological Association * The Network, an American new wave band * "The Network", a 1987 ''Matlock'' episode * The Network, a fictional organization in the comic strip '' Modesty Blaise'' * "Networking", a song by We Are the Physics from '' We Are the Physics Are OK at Music''

Organizations

* NETWORK (Slovak party), a political party in Slovakia * Network (lobby group), an American social justice group * The Network (group of churches), an international group of evangelical churches * The Network (political party), an Italian political party (1991–1999) * The Network (professional wrestling), a professional wrestling stable * The Network 2018, an Italian political party (2011–present) * Network (Russia), allegedly an anti-government anarchist organization active in Russia in 2015–2017