n.
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, clean, pure, from Anglo-French ― more at NEAT
Date: 15th century
1 : free from all charges or deductions: as a : remaining after the deduction of all charges, outlay, or loss < net earnings> < net worth> ― compare GROSS b : excluding all tare < net weight>
2 : excluding all nonessential considerations : BASIC , FINAL <the net result> < net effect>