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noun net·work·ing \ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ\

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

Registration details are available online at sdbusinesschamber.com/operation-connect/. Loeber is taking a brief break from networking this month to get married.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Volunteer helps veterans network for jobs", 4 July 2017
Connections are key, and networking is a vital necessity in creating and sustaining opportunities.

— chassidy david, Cosmopolitan, "7 Secrets Reality and Game Show Winners Want You to Know", 26 June 2017
A warning: Be wary about your posts on social networking sites.

— gerald bradshaw, Post-Tribune, "Summer a good time for college planning", 23 June 2017
Yeah, there’s a huge epidemic of bad networking out there.

— alison green, The Cut, "Ask a Boss: How Do I Deal With Useless Informational Interviews?", 20 June 2017
There has been talk Apple is working on a social networking app that would allow users to easily edit, enhance and share video.

— leada gore, AL.com, "Apple WWDC 2017 livestream: Time, how to watch Worldwide Developers Conference, what to expect", 5 June 2017
Premiere events within the conference provide networking and marketing opportunities to showcase local businesses.

— miamiherald, "Business events agenda for week of June 5, 2017", 4 June 2017
As the videos' views soared, the government’s response was to once again impose an internet blackout, banning almost two dozen 22 social networking sites including Facebook and WhatsApp.

— fahad shah, The Christian Science Monitor, "With stones – and phones – Kashmiri youth show deepening resolve against India", 1 June 2017
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) President John Kelly and Federation President and CEO Matt Levin were on hand for the night's premium networking.

— randall p. lieberman, Jewish Journal, "New FAU football coach speaks at Men's Night Out event", 1 June 2017

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