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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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The evening begins with a lively pre-event social hour featuring bites, cocktails and networking.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Surf at lightspeed with one of these cutting-edge Big Spring Sale router and mesh networking deals.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
There will be light bites, music and networking.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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