networking

[net-wur-king]

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.

adjective

1. of or relating to a network or networking: a networking brunch.

   networking software;

   a networking brunch.

networking

/ 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

adjective

1. of or for networking

   networking systems

Word History and Origins

Origin of networking¹

First recorded in 1935–40; network + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Instead, suppliers of data center components such as lasers, cooling systems, and networking equipment matched or even outpaced the chipmaker on Thursday.

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Another area where Nvidia acts as both competitor and a driver of growth is in networking hardware.

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Nvidia’s networking revenues rose 162% year-over-year as the company ramped up the deployment of its high-performance interconnect technology, highlighting another booming area of the AI trade and sending shares of Arista Networks Inc.

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Driving home AI importance, Rajadhyaksha estimates about 1% of U.S. growth in 2025 came from spending on the technology, with “old” economy spillover for construction on data centers, telecoms firms putting down networking equipment, etc.

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The alliance with Cisco makes sense: Aside from its reputation as a leader in networking, the company has partnered with IBM since 1999.

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Related Words

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