networking

[ net-wur-king ]

/ ˈnɛtˌwɜr kɪŋ /

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noun

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.

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

adjective

of or relating to a network or networking: networking software;a networking brunch.

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Origin of networking

First recorded in 1935–40; network + -ing¹

Words nearby networking

net-winged, network, network analysis, network computer, networker, networking, network marketing, net worth, Netzahualcóyotl, Neubrandenburg, Neuchâtel

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How to use networking in a sentence

The connections formed through networking give entrepreneurs the best chance at growing and scaling their companies.
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As with remote work, the geographical boundaries are not a concern anymore for finding vendors or connecting with peers, which leaves a lot of room for creativity in designing new networking processes.
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However, social networking sites—even news websites—will remain out of bounds completely.
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Our event will kick off with a short group discussion and then will transition to virtual guided networking between mentors and mentees.
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The social networking giant sees big opportunity in becoming India’s digital tether between SMBs and consumers.
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It also found that as age increases, self-disclosure on social networking sites decreases.
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And she will—naturally—continue to raise all the awareness possible with the help of her preferred social-networking service.
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In February, the social networking service launched a local-language Chinese site.
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Separatists had previously denounced the nationwide election in speeches and on their social networking site.
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One young Facebook user was arrested for sending an “offensive, indecent or menacing message” on the social networking site.
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Augmented by worldwide networking, this pragmatics has become global in scope.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
Networking must also be supported by communications technologies.
Shock and Awe|Harlan K. Ullman
As rudimentary as it still is, networking excludes everything that is not fast- paced and to the point.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
Networking, at many levels and in many ways, is related to the characteristics of our pragmatic framework.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
On the increasingly rewarding practical experiences of networking, literacy is challenged by transitory, partial literacies.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for networking

networking

/ (ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ) /

noun

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

forming business connections and contacts through informal social meetings

adjective

of or for networkingnetworking systems

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