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

Beyond the GPU itself, high-performance computing also depends on software, networking, memory and other variables.

From MarketWatch

“We remain constructive on the stock and see Arista as a core winner in AI networking with durable growth prospects underpinned by the company’s best-in-class Ethernet products,” William Blair’s Naji wrote.

From Barron's

Ray's work looks at how people are navigating their careers, networking and pivoting amid sweeping changes in the labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal

An annual event aimed at giving LGBTQ+ students networking opportunities is set to end after 21 years in London due to a drop in corporate sponsorship.

From BBC

Investors have responded very differently to earnings reports from Arista Networks and Cisco Systems, two rivals in networking.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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