networking

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noun

net·​work·​ing ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ How to pronounce networking (audio)
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1
: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions
specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business
… networking remains the No. 1 cause of job attainment … —Hal Lancaster
2
: the establishment or use of a computer network
He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.

networking

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present participle of network entry 2

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In terms of earnings, reports are due from optical networking player Ciena and consumer staples giant Campbell's Thursday morning. — Lee Ying Shan,tobias Burns, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 The InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, on Via Veneto, will host the new documentary hub, with a dedicated conference room, spaces for pitching and showcases, and a lounge for meetings and networking. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 And ultimately, as the main nervous system, LPWAN wireless networking technologies hold the key to unlocking the true potential of AIoT at scale. — Alper Yegin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The companies revealed that the integration took place under realistic NATO networking conditions and demonstrated the high flexibility and open architecture of the Skymaster system. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for networking

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First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of networking was in 1967

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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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