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 industry weekend will comprise a series of panels and networking opportunities for Scottish and international creatives, and features new collaborations and partnerships with Fringe organizations and venues.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
Palo Alto Networks’ networking event at Black Hat in Las Vegas didn’t go over well with the masses.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2024
The job cuts revealed on Thursday are the second round of layoffs the networking behemoth reported this year.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Use the Settings button to configure guest networking, run network diagnostics, block access to client devices, enable local file sharing (Samba) for USB drives, and configure Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, and VPN settings.
—PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
Palo Alto Networks’ networking event at Black Hat in Las Vegas didn’t go over well with the masses.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2024
The job cuts revealed on Thursday are the second round of layoffs the networking behemoth reported this year.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Use the Settings button to configure guest networking, run network diagnostics, block access to client devices, enable local file sharing (Samba) for USB drives, and configure Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, and VPN settings.
—PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
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 30 Aug. 2024.
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