network-centric
|net-work-cen-tric|
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/ˈnɛtwɜrk ˈsɛntrɪk/
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/ˈnɛtwɜːk ˈsɛntrɪk/
centered around a network
Etymology
'network-centric' originates from the combination of 'network' and 'centric', where 'network' refers to a system of interconnected elements and 'centric' means centered around or focused on.
'network' evolved from the Old English 'net' meaning 'mesh' and 'work' meaning 'labor', while 'centric' comes from the Greek 'kentrikos', meaning 'pertaining to a center'.
Initially, 'network-centric' referred to systems organized around physical networks, but it has evolved to include digital and communication networks.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or organized around a network, especially in terms of communication and operations.
The military has adopted a network-centric approach to improve communication and coordination.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 16:50