social networking
Americannoun
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the development of social and professional contacts; the sharing of information and services among people with a common interest.
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Digital Technology. the use of websites or other online technologies to communicate with people and share information, resources, etc..
I found my current job through social networking.
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Etymology
Origin of social networking
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Companies are also experimenting more with AI in online dating and social networking, raising questions about how technology will affect human interaction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Interviews with four users who say they worked the social networking platform to successfully land new jobs offer some on-the-ground insight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
In September, OpenAI launched Sora as a dedicated app to create and share AI-generated videos with friends, which many viewed as a social networking app modeled after TikTok.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
Some 3.58 billion people used apps owned by Meta daily in the quarter, which are being enhanced with the help of AI, according to the social networking giant.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
It would transform entertainment, social networking, and even global politics.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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