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networking

/ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/

networking is the present participle and gerund of network.

Noun

networking (uncountable)

  1. The use of computer networks.
  2. The process of meeting new people in a business or social context.

Meaning of network

Verb

network (third-person singular simple present networks, present participle networking, simple past and past participle networked)

  1. (intransitive) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
    • Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.
  2. (transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
    • If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.
  3. (transitive) To interconnect a group or system.
  4. (transitive) To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.

See all 9 meanings of network

Words formed from networking

Questions about networking

What does networking mean?
Networking means the use of computer networks.
What is networking the present participle and gerund of?
Networking is the present participle and gerund of network.
What part of speech is networking?
Networking is a noun.
How do you pronounce networking?
Networking is pronounced /ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/ (US).

Words near networking in the dictionary

  1. networkability
  2. networkable
  3. networked
  4. networker
  5. networkers
  6. networking
  7. networkings
  8. networks
  9. networkwide
  10. networth
  11. networths

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