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.
Examples of networking in a Sentence
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The Cannes Investors Circle event will kick off with an industry keynote and a set of panels on independent film financing ahead of the invitation-only pitching and networking sessions.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024
The promotion and networking program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, brings together 20 of Europe’s most promising producers.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024
The promotion and networking program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, brings together 20 of Europe’s most promising producers.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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