networking
n.-
1 professional socializing (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe process of meeting and talking to people who may be useful to your work or career.
the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business opportunities. Uncountable in this sense.
ExampleI spent the evening networking with other designers at the conference.
ExampleEffective networking requires more than just exchanging business cards; it involves building genuine rapport and finding ways to offer value to new contacts.
UsageOften used with the preposition 'with' when describing the act of connecting with others.
- socializing
- connecting
- liaising
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2 computer systems (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Computingthe way computers and other devices are connected so they can share information.
the design, implementation, and management of interconnected computer systems and communication protocols.
ExampleThe company is looking for an expert in wireless networking.
ExampleThe upgrade to the office networking infrastructure significantly reduced latency and improved the speed of data transfers between departments.
UsageFrequently appears as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'networking equipment' or 'networking protocols'.