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

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networking

The deal would come a year after OpenAI and Broadcom announced a partnership in which they would develop 10 gigawatts of OpenAI’s custom chips together using Broadcom’s networking technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

A critical bottleneck in data centers is creating a massive runway for networking stocks like Celestica, according to Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

HPE stock advances after the company outlines long-term revenue growth projections for its networking business.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

The broader networking space is full of opportunities.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

My father told him, “This is dinner together. That means family networking and defragging time.”

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson

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