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

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Example Sentences

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networking

Optical networking pioneer Ciena is navigating the uncertainties of the artificial intelligence boom with the same mindset that helped it survive the depths of the telecom bust.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Its suppliers receive orders for processors, networking, power systems and cooling.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

The company has expanded beyond social networking and sells consumer gadgets, including smart glasses, that have also raised privacy concerns after allegations that people are being recorded without their knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Daiwa’s industry checks indicate that demand for networking products is surging across the testing supply chain, mainly fueled by the acceleration of 1.6-terabit networking adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

I had friends from Sidley, friends from high school, friends developed through professional networking, and friends I’d met through Craig, who was newly married and making his living as an investment banker in town.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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