network
/ˈnet.wɜːk/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
An arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines; a complex system of interconnected people or things.
Key Academic Collocations
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networknetworkingnetworkednetworks
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
systemgridmeshwebinfrastructure
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The map illustrates the extensive expansion of the municipal subterranean rail transit network between 1990 and 2015."
"Maintaining robust personal support networks is critical for helping university freshmen navigate living away from home."
"Decentralized power networks enable local micro-grids to share electricity generated from domestic photovoltaic arrays."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Transport network' and 'support network' are common, high-scoring IELTS topic phrases.