networking

1 of 2

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.

networking

2 of 2

present participle of network entry 2

Examples of networking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The company recently announced three initiatives involving intelligent networking, AI energy challenges, quantum connectivity, and emerging security threats. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

The customer selects and operates its compute, storage, networking, Kubernetes/platform stack, models and inference environment. — Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The historic tide of money pouring into AI, from data centers and frontier models to state-of-the-art chips and networking gear, has boosted business investment and financial markets in recent years. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Returning as a sponsor, AEG Presents will host this year’s luncheon, bringing artists, executives and industry leaders together for an afternoon of conversation and networking. — Laura McCranie, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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