networking

noun net·work·ing \ ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Definition of networking

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.

Recent Examples of networking from the Web

Michelle An, Interscope's head of music video & creative content, advised the 150 attendees about the importance of networking.

— billboard staff, Billboard, "Interscope Execs Lead Panel for Women on How to Make It in the Music Business," 6 July 2018
That means full days of networking, coordinating volunteers and reaching out to military families who might one day find comfort at the Captain Joseph House.

— adam ashton, sacbee, "'I just go': She lost her son in battle; now she helps other grieving families," 28 May 2018
The emergence of mesh networking somewhat undermined that effort, because every manufacturer pursued its own path.

— michael brown, PCWorld, "Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification aims to standardize mesh networks," 14 May 2018
Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and lots of networking will be available.

— laura groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "North County Business Briefs, May 10," 10 May 2018
Check-in and networking begins at 8 a.m., followed by a continental breakfast, with the presentation of the Comprehensive Plan starting at 8:30.

— joseph clark, cleveland.com, "Suspect transferred to Lorain County Sheriff's Office: Olmsted Township Police Blotter," 16 Apr. 2018
In business in general, there is a lot of great networking that can be done on the golf course.

— kate magill, Columbia Flier, "For Howard's women high-tech executives, a push to learn golf," 3 Apr. 2018
Leonardo Vilela is looking for Canadians in Central Florida who want to raise their level of business networking.

— paul brinkmann, OrlandoSentinel.com, "New chamber seeks Canadians in Central Florida," 12 Mar. 2018
This is where traditional networking or utilizing LinkedIn tools can be helpful.

— jj ramberg, NBC News, "Work Smart: Find the right investor," 29 Jan. 2018

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