networking

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.

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In the process, networking is becoming less about binary connectivity and more about strategic control over how data moves. — Ivo Ivanov, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Hartford Promise also continues to support students after graduation, offering internships, alumni networking, and civic engagement training that ease the transition into the workforce. — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 The value of the conference lies in the networking and dealmaking that happen on the hiking trail and at the dinner table. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Digitalsystem Technology is headquartered in the Los Angeles area, and offers enterprise services such as data center management, networking, and VoIP conferencing. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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