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

Gyms provide venues for recruitment and networking, but their deeper significance is psychological. —Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026

Silicon Data said there are more than 50 different configurations of Nvidia’s H100 chip alone, with prices varying based on processors, memory, networking, utilization rates and data center location. —Yun Li, CNBC, 16 June 2026

Registration is now open for sponsors and golfers, who will enjoy a VIP day of golf, networking, food and beverages, contests, raffles and premium golf gifts. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026

Developments in quantum networking, photonic architectures, error correction, and qubit stability stimulate innovation. —Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 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