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

Google’s chip partners such as Broadcom should find some relief, along with a wider range of networking, cooling, power, and infrastructure stocks.

From Barron's

The software and networking company will replace Dayforce in the S&P 500, S&P Dow Jones Indices said.

From Barron's

Ciena, a maker of networking and telecom equipment all the more in demand with the growth of artificial intelligence, will join the S&P 500 on Friday, S&P Dow Jones Indices said late Wednesday.

From MarketWatch

“Our Q4 results were above the high end of our guidance range, fueled by AI-related demand in compute, networking and memory within our Semi Test business,” CEO Greg Smith said in a statement.

From Barron's

The company attributed the growth to AI-driven demand in compute, networking and memory within its semiconductor testing business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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