network effect
ˈnɛtwɜrk ɪˈfɛkt
Definition

Definition of network effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

businessTECH.phenomenon where product value increases with more usersTECH.
  • Social media platforms thrive due to the network effect.
  • The network effect boosted the app's popularity.
  • E-commerce benefits greatly from the network effect.
network externality
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Expressions with network

old-boy networkn.
informal system where men from same schools help each other
He got the job through the old-boy network at his alma mater.
whisper networkn.
informal group sharing private information or gossip
The whisper network quickly spread the news about the layoffs.
old boys' networkn.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
old girls' networkn.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
your network is your net worthexp.
means strong social contacts help gain opportunities
Remember, your network is your net worth for job hunting.
good old boy networkn.
exclusive group of men helping each other in business or politics
He got the job thanks to the good old boy network.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectn.
situation where something grows bigger and faster over time
One late payment spreads; it has a snowball effect on your credit.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to network effect

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Terms with network effect included in their meaning

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propagatev.
technology
take effect across a network
propagation channeln.
figurative
route through which an effect spreads inside a system or network

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  1. French:effet de réseau, ...
  2. German:Netzwerkeffekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto rete, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto de red, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito de rede, ...
  6. Chinese:网络效应, ...
  7. Japanese:ネットワーク効果, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِير الشَّبَكَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט הָרֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:сетевой эффект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мережевий ефект, ...
  12. Hindi:नेटवर्क प्रभाव, ...
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