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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That’s because Broadcom co-designs them, meaning more sales upside to Broadcom’s crucial networking and custom chips business.
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Shepard would astonishingly make his mark as an avant-garde playwright on the downtown scene with only a few months of networking and no production to his name.
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Laser control breakthrough These ultra-fast vibrations allow researchers to directly control a laser’s phase and generate new frequencies with high stability and efficiency—functions essential for quantum computing, sensing, and networking.
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Tech networking events prioritized efficiency over memorability.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
Shepard would astonishingly make his mark as an avant-garde playwright on the downtown scene with only a few months of networking and no production to his name.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
Laser control breakthrough These ultra-fast vibrations allow researchers to directly control a laser’s phase and generate new frequencies with high stability and efficiency—functions essential for quantum computing, sensing, and networking.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
Tech networking events prioritized efficiency over memorability.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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