networking

American  

[net-wur-king] / ˈnɛtˌwɜr kɪŋ /

noun

1. a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.

   Working mothers in the community use networking to help themselves manage successfully.

2. Digital Technology. the design, establishment, or utilization of a computer network.

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adjective

1. of or relating to a network or networking: a networking brunch.

   networking software;

   a networking brunch.

networking British  

/ ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ /

noun

1. computing the interconnection of two or more networks in different places, as in working at home with a link to a central computer in an office

2. forming business connections and contacts through informal social meetings

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adjective

1. of or for networking

   networking systems

Etymology

Origin of networking

First recorded in 1935–40; network + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, he helped start a campus group to help classmates to get networking and unpaid work experience on projects for nonprofits and small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

All of that capex and AI investment is great news for chips and networking stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“I have highly qualified students who have been actively networking, showing their value, following up and still having a hard time,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The company is a 175-year-old glass manufacturer that is increasingly seen as a big beneficiary of AI-driven optical networking demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“Right. Most of the social networking sites are gone, and all of the e-mail services are required to monitor the e-mails being sent on their servers.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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