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

See Examples For:

networking

But she still fears people "make assumptions" based on her accent so at networking events she gravitates towards others with a Welsh accent.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Explore the forces shaping the global landscape through expert-led conversations, off-the-record discussions, networking and exclusive dinners at Christ Church and Blenheim Palace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The total addressable market for networking should continue growing meaningfully, Daryanani said, and Arista Networks is expanding into scale-up networking at a time when its becoming more impactful to that market.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Of course, none of this is condoned by the networking app itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

This is something I really wanna go to ... for networking reasons and just for personal exposure to fellow human beings who would be mostly friendly.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

Related Words

• give-and-take
• intersection
• junction