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

These chips handle functions such as networking, security and storage. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026

The room was buzzing with conversation, ranging from lively beauty networking to the latest Summer House drama. —Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026

Lumentum Holdings is likely to see its shares rise as the company’s optical networking and related parts for next-generation artificial intelligence solutions boost sales more than previously expected, according to JPMorgan. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

Their task was to increase access to business resources by creating platforms for networking, mentoring, and collaboration, and by assisting small businesses in navigating the city’s procurement system. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 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