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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The new router can provide client devices with stable Wi-Fi 6 networking using modern technology like OFDMA modulation which ensures effective and efficient modulation of data transmission.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
The new router can provide client devices with stable Wi-Fi 6 networking using modern technology like OFDMA modulation which ensures effective and efficient modulation of data transmission.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
San Francisco was good for networking and dating, but Graber was spending all her money on rent.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Along with trying to lift small businesses through procurement, the federal government has aided them with loans, technical assistance and networking.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for networking
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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