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

The question is: Will your organization lead the charge or fall behind? Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. —Leonard Martin Schmedding, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

The filmmakers will take part in a program of promotion and industry networking activities before and during the festival. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 June 2025

Robotaxi networking launching June 22 in Austin, Musk also said. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 June 2025

This site consisted of two large antennas, a small operations shed for the networking equipment, and a temporary trailer. —ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025

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