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NN

neural network.

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Born ~2003 · no dated citations yet
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#1·Apr 27, 2026Global

neural network.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026Global

nomen nescio.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026Global

net neutrality, network neutrality.

For parents

"NN" means net neutrality, network neutrality. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.

For ESL learners

"NN" is informal English meaning net neutrality, network neutrality. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "net neutrality" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "NN" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.

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  • “# NN Group NN Group Dutch insurance and asset management company This article is about a financial institution.”

  • “If an [internal link](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/NN&namespace=0) incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.”

  • “Please help [improve this article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/NN_Investment_Partners "Special:EditPage/NN Investment Partners") by [adding citations to reliable sources](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Referencing_for_beginners "Help:Referencing for beginners").”

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