networking

networking
networking net‧work‧ing [ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ ǁ -wɜːr-] noun [uncountable]
1. making use of meetings with other people involved in the same kind of work, in order to share information, help each other etc:

• an organization that aids networking among top executives

2. COMPUTING when several computers are connected together so that they operate as part of the same system, able to exchange information and messages:

• networking software

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networking UK US /ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ/ noun [U]
the activity of trying to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job: »

It was a good opportunity to do some networking.

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The annual Country Radio Seminar is a large networking event in Nashville.

IT the process of connecting two or more computers together so that they can share information: home/office networking »

The website gives information about home networking and setting up a wireless home network.

See also SOCIAL NETWORKING(Cf. ↑social networking)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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