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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These spaces turn Valladolid into a late-season hub for industry networking and strategy.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
This year’s event once again hosts panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, networking and activations, in addition to its celebrated Billboard En Vivo showcases.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Billboard’s Latin Music Week is an annual conference and celebration in Miami that brings together artists, executives and creators in the Latin music industry for panels, events, showcases and networking.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
This year’s event once again hosts panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, networking and activations, in addition to its celebrated Billboard En Vivo showcases.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Billboard’s Latin Music Week is an annual conference and celebration in Miami that brings together artists, executives and creators in the Latin music industry for panels, events, showcases and networking.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for networking
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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