noun
network, network (computer)
B1
Means network: a system of interconnected elements, especially computer network or a network of contacts. Neuter noun (das Netzwerk), plural Netzwerke. Genitive des Netzwerks. Used for technical contexts (IT) and social/organizational contexts (network of contacts). Declines normally (Dat. Pl. den Netzwerken).
Examples
Das Netzwerk im Büro wurde auf Gigabit-Geschwindigkeit aufgerüstet.
The office network was upgraded to gigabit speed.
Ein gutes berufliches Netzwerk kann bei der Jobsuche sehr hilfreich sein.
A good professional network can be very helpful when looking for a job.
Die Firma baute ein neues Netzwerk auf, damit die Abteilungen schneller Daten austauschen konnten.
The company built a new network so that the departments could exchange data more quickly.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a diagram of people or computers connected by lines forming a network.
Netz + Werk = network, like 'net work' in English.
das — picture a neutral blue server box stamped with 'DAS' to recall neuter gender.
Notes
Netzwerk is commonly used for social/professional networks as well as technical computer networks. Plural often appears as 'Netzwerke'.