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

The analysts, in a preview of the hardware and networking sector, wrote they were taking a more cautious view on optical companies heading into earnings.

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

CEO Niccolo de Masi told Barron’s earlier this year that he viewed the company as a leader across different types of quantum technology, including networking.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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

He was playing, working, networking, visiting, strategizing—all without skipping a function, getting confused, or stopping to think.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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