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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By adopting a café-like branch model, companies can remove themselves from the limitations and security risks of traditional networking while addressing the needs of the present and the challenges of the future.
—Zeus Kerravala, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
This free event has become an integral part of the Hash Bash experience, providing a space for networking, entertainment, and celebration.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Cramer named stocks in several sectors related to AI buildout: semiconductor companies, data center builders, outfits responsible for servers and networking equipment, power utilities, climate control businesses as well as industrials.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Additionally partnering with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for the Gold Rising Intern Track, the school offers an eight-week summer educational and networking experience.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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Zeus Kerravala, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
This free event has become an integral part of the Hash Bash experience, providing a space for networking, entertainment, and celebration.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Cramer named stocks in several sectors related to AI buildout: semiconductor companies, data center builders, outfits responsible for servers and networking equipment, power utilities, climate control businesses as well as industrials.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Additionally partnering with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for the Gold Rising Intern Track, the school offers an eight-week summer educational and networking experience.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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