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

That’s half a year of looking for work, tweaking resumes, applying, networking and then repeating the process.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Also on Thursday, Ciena announced it had won the industry’s first multi-rail networking order from a hyperscaler.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

BEIJING—Chinese spies are increasingly posing as job recruiters on LinkedIn and other professional networking sites to recruit Western military and government personnel, the U.S. and its intelligence allies warned this week, reinforcing calls for vigilance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Ghomi is accused of aiding our declared enemies by selling U.S.-origin computer networking parts to Iran and earning millions of dollars in violation of U.S. sanction laws,” said First Assistant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He and Eric remained close, but they had been together day and night for nearly two years, gaming, networking, going to movies and out to dinner.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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