networking

1 of 2

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.

networking

2 of 2

present participle of network entry 2

Examples of networking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One of the key debates around Nvidia's stock has become whether its customers will generate sufficient returns on their AI computing infrastructure to justify continued spending on the company's chips and networking gear. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

The event brings together filmmakers, actors, creators and other industry professionals for project announcements, talent reveals, live programming and networking during the festival. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

The festival has long been a launch pad for Black filmmakers and storytellers and provides opportunities for master classes, networking and independent film screenings. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

By combining film, education, networking and community-building, organizers hope to create a space where film lovers and filmmakers can come together and where Long Beach can strengthen its ties to the larger film world. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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