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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By developing networking opportunities that connect nonprofit leaders with potential donors, board members and other supportive stakeholders, banks become vital connectors in the community ecosystem.
—Monique Johnson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Career priorities In February of this year, the club allowed the general manager to attend a five-day networking conference in Tampa, Florida, as his attendance had already been paid for, according to the lawsuit.
—Maia Nehme
july 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
Long said the city administration is posting open positions on forums for federal workers as well as through the social networking site LinkedIn.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
The film buff is also a local contributor of the social networking app Letterboxd, connecting with filmmakers, actors and viewers across the globe.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Monique Johnson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Career priorities In February of this year, the club allowed the general manager to attend a five-day networking conference in Tampa, Florida, as his attendance had already been paid for, according to the lawsuit.
—Maia Nehme
july 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
Long said the city administration is posting open positions on forums for federal workers as well as through the social networking site LinkedIn.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
The film buff is also a local contributor of the social networking app Letterboxd, connecting with filmmakers, actors and viewers across the globe.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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