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

Investors have responded very differently to earnings reports from Arista Networks and Cisco Systems, two rivals in networking.

From MarketWatch

Cisco Systems slumps on soft guidance from the networking giant.

From Barron's

The networking segment generated the most revenue for the company.

From Barron's

The networking company on Wednesday posted a profit of $3.18 billion, or 80 cents a share, in the quarter that ended Jan. 24, compared with $2.43 billion, or 61 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cisco Systems investors are hoping that strong artificial intelligence demand has continued to benefit the networking company.

From Barron's

Related Words

• give-and-take
• intersection
• junction