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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Of that, $6.3 billion was sales for servers and networking, and $4 billion was for computers that store data. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025

What started as a local networking meet-up in 2023 has grown into a platform now supporting and partnering with over 200 women across Columbus. —Forbes Under 30 Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

The organization is open to all entrepreneurs who want to be involved for programs, events and networking. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025

Ready for a day of networking or a fun night out with friends, Libra? —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing networking

• social networking

Rhymes for networking

• hardworking
• nonworking
• reworking
• woodworking
• clerking
• jerking
• lurking
• shirking
• smirking
• working
• interworking
• metalworking