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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The program, launched in 2022, provides real-world experience, one-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities with an aim to foster broader representation in film music composition.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 July 2024
As Reuters reports, the merger (if it is approved) would let Nokia take second place in optical networking, behind Huawei.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Aside from being a popular networking venue, Fantastic Pavilion presented a myriad of activities that included market screenings, galas and special screenings.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 June 2024
Speaking at the international market and networking event Conecta Fiction & Entertainment in Toledo, Spain, on Thursday, Finke pinpointed the successes his company has faced in recent years with their projects in Spain.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 July 2024
As Reuters reports, the merger (if it is approved) would let Nokia take second place in optical networking, behind Huawei.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Aside from being a popular networking venue, Fantastic Pavilion presented a myriad of activities that included market screenings, galas and special screenings.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 June 2024
Speaking at the international market and networking event Conecta Fiction & Entertainment in Toledo, Spain, on Thursday, Finke pinpointed the successes his company has faced in recent years with their projects in Spain.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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