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

China has been investing heavily in quantum networking in space for the last five to eight years. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026

Beyond networking, the program offers fireside chats, masterclasses, and an online Producers Resource Guide, providing practical insights into navigating global funding and partnership opportunities. —Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026

And networking is not optional. —Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

Less than three years ago, Nvidia’s networking revenue was pacing for roughly $10 billion for an entire 12-month period . —Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026

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