networking

noun

net·​work·​ing ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ How to pronounce networking (audio)
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.

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Professional development and networking among women who work in bitcoin leads to downstream bitcoin adoption by end users. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Enterprise networking is expected to remain flattish for the first half of the fiscal year due to customers working through channel inventory. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025 David Schaper Housewares industry insiders had hoped to spend their time at the International Housewares Association's big annual Inspired Home Show in Chicago this week networking, making deals and showing off the latest gadgets and devices to make home life more convenient. David Schaper, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025 To do so, the organization cultivates peer networking, work collaborations, problem-solving, and essential resources for its 150 members. Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for networking

Word History

First Known Use

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 11 Mar. 2025.

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