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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

In a recent assessment of 141+ million LinkedIn member profiles, the networking site found that gender stereotypes and tendencies are pervasive even in the way women present themselves as job candidates online.

— dayna evans, The Cut, "Women Don’t Promote Their Skills As Much As Men Do on LinkedIn," 28 Aug. 2017
The free event features vendors, workshops, demonstrations and networking with fellow homeschoolers.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "What to do with the kids this weekend: Back-to-school fests, Monster Jam and magic," 2 Aug. 2017
Timothy D. Cook, Apple’s chief executive, addressed Apple’s decision over the weekend to remove dozens of unlicensed virtual private networking apps that allowed Chinese consumers to access the entire internet and evade government censors.

— vindu goel, New York Times, "Apple Sales Exceed Expectations as Buyers Wait for New iPhones," 1 Aug. 2017
This one-of-a-kind conference united more than 6,000 attendees from school nutrition, industry and allied organizations, for an unparalleled networking and educational experience.

— The Aegis, "Harford schools food, nutrition manager earns national honor," 24 July 2017
Garrard is one of more than 1,200 professional and amateur performers in town at the Galt House Hotel sharing their favorite tricks at workshops, networking and shopping a magicians bazaar filled with magic playing cards, vanishing objects and more.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Better than pulling a rabbit out of a hat, reporter disappears after entering a box," 13 July 2017
If neither of these solution quite fit your mid-sized home, maybe its worth considering a range extender or a powerline networking system.

— don melanson, Popular Mechanics, "How to Choose the Best Wi-Fi Router For Your Home," 10 July 2017
Other events include: A solar eclipse party hosted by Southern Research, which will also host a panel on solar energy technology and a Business@Sunset networking reception at Quinlan Castle.

— william thornton wthornton@al.com, AL.com, "2017 Innovation Week set for Aug. 18-25 with slate of events," 10 July 2017
The event will begin with registration, breakfast, and networking from 7:30-7:55 a.m. with the panel discussion running from 7:55-9 a.m. Registration for Eggs ‘

— cincinnati, Cincinnati.com, "How to improve productivity through design," 10 July 2017

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