social networking

noun

: the creation and maintenance of personal and business relationships especially online

Examples of social networking in a Sentence

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While collaboration exists in these fields, it's typically focused on substantive intellectual exchange rather than social networking. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Reddit, which went public in March last year and was valued at $6.4 billion, was one of the first social networking platforms, and began when MySpace still dominated user’s screens. Emma Graham, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025 Some workers were hinted of their impending unemployment in advance by their supervisors; others found out from social networking sites like Reddit or through group chats with industry colleagues. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025 Zuckerberg’s ability to recognize the emerging potential of social networking gave him a foothold in an industry primed for explosive growth. Dileep Rao, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for social networking

Word History

First Known Use

1998, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of social networking was in 1998

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“Social networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20networking. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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social networking

noun
: the creation and maintenance of personal and business relationships especially online
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