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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Origin of social networking
First recorded in 1970–75
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The analysts think Tencent’s key credit strengths are underpinned by its dominant market position across gaming, social networking and digital services in China, supported by a large and highly engaged user ecosystem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
It planned to launch a social networking service similar to Facebook, but it collapsed last year without ever launching a product.
From BBC • May 20, 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
AI allows these companies to improve the services—search, social networking and e-commerce—around which their advertising businesses are built.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
It would transform entertainment, social networking, and even global politics.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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