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

Marvell Technology, up 52%, is valued at 24 times 2027 earnings, with strong prospects from optical networking and AWS/Microsoft deals.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The company is a 175-year-old glass manufacturer that is increasingly seen as a big beneficiary of AI-driven optical networking demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The partnership will also provide Meta with networking and other hardware solutions to efficiently scale up AI compute clusters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The Oliviers attract the biggest names in the world of theatre, so can of course provide a world of opportunity for doing a bit of networking.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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