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

That’s because Alphabet’s AI expansion could drive more sales for Broadcom’s crucial networking and custom chips businesses, which was a key reason the Club started a position in the stock. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025

Amazon positions its private networking stack as a direct answer to such gaps. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025

These include adopting a can-do mindset, managing your brand, networking, finding allies and being your authentic self while setting clear boundaries. —Essence, 24 Nov. 2025

The new networking is happening at 165 mph. —Victoria Thomas, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 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