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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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or for networking

    networking systems

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of networking

First recorded in 1935–40; network + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Analysts at Oppenheimer expect to see an earnings beat led by the company’s custom AI chip and networking businesses, the firm said in a research note Wednesday.

From Barron's

Dell’s server and networking revenue is estimated to reach $14 billion in the fourth quarter, more than doubling last year’s $6.63 billion.

From Barron's

“AI infrastructure demand remains structural rather than cyclical, and the outlook reinforces a durable, multi-year growth trajectory across compute, networking, and advanced system architecture,” the analysts say following Nvidia’s results.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to “Comedy & ‘Therapy,’ ” the coffee shop also hosts open mic nights, art walks and networking panels, among other events.

From Los Angeles Times

Many clubs that are well connected to industry professionals and provide networking opportunities have become very competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal