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.

Examples of networking in a Sentence

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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 17 May. 2024.

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