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

Arista, which supplies the high-speed networking switches and software that link chips together, has secured major customers in both Google and Anthropic.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Data-center REITs can offer a balance of income and growth because they own, operate or lease facilities that house servers and networking equipment, and yet trade like publicly listed stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Fraternities also provide valuable networking opportunities for their members across generations through close-knit alumni groups run by the national offices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Lumentum says demand for some optical components will exceed supply through 2028, lifting its shares and other optical networking stocks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 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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