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

The companies will work together on the development of Google’s tensor processing units through 2031, and Broadcom will supply networking and other components for Google AI racks over that multiyear span.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The companies will work together on the development of Google’s tensor processing units through 2031, and Broadcom will supply networking and other components for Google AI racks over that multiyear span.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Faye Dicker founded a women's networking group called Freelance Mums in 2013, designed for mothers who run their own businesses or work remotely.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Optical networking company Lumentum Holdings’ stock is having another upbeat day.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

Related Words

• give-and-take
• intersection
• junction