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

You will then get a weekly email from a member of WSJ’s careers-and-work team that includes a step-by-step challenge, plus simple hacks and language for making networking easier.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I don’t think this will be the top,” said Brad Gastwirth, global head of research for Circular Technologies, a Massachusetts-based distributor of computing hardware, including the GPUs, server racks and networking technology used for AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts suggest exploring networking companies like Ciena and Arista Networks, and optical component makers such as Tower Semiconductor and Corning for 2026 AI opportunities.

From Barron's

This level of control is a key requirement not only for quantum computing, but also for emerging fields such as quantum sensing and quantum networking.

From Science Daily

Large tech companies are collectively spending hundreds of billions of dollars on data centers, chips and networking.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• give-and-take
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• junction