NET

(LEFT OVER), UK also nett [adjective] [before or after noun; not gradable] - left when there is nothing else to be subtractedI earn £15 000 gross, but my net income (= income that is left after tax has been paid) is about £12 000.The savings account pays interest at 8%, or 6% net to basic-rate taxpayers.The net weight of something excludes the weight of the material that it is packed in.This bar of chocolate weighs 100 grams net.(figurative) The net result (= result after everything has been considered) of the changes will be increased fares and reduced services for most rail travellers.Compare gross (TOTAL).