networking
noun
net·work·ing
ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 
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
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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History shows Huawei’s ability to become a juggernaut across different areas of tech — witness its 30% share of the global market for carrier networking equipment.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
In recent years, GPUs have become the workhorses for tasks such as high-performance computing, machine learning, neural networking, and other AI uses.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
Just 42% of CEOs of small and midsize companies plan to add to their staffs in the next year, lowest on record dating to 2003, according to a June survey by Vistage, a CEO networking group.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Be In The Biz is a daylong event featuring panels, a keynote luncheon and a networking reception.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
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Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
In recent years, GPUs have become the workhorses for tasks such as high-performance computing, machine learning, neural networking, and other AI uses.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
Just 42% of CEOs of small and midsize companies plan to add to their staffs in the next year, lowest on record dating to 2003, according to a June survey by Vistage, a CEO networking group.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Be In The Biz is a daylong event featuring panels, a keynote luncheon and a networking reception.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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