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networking

n.
US //ˈnɛtˌwɝkɪŋ// UK //nˈɛtwɜːkɪŋ// net·work·ing
  1. 1 professional socializing (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the 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.

    Example

    I spent the evening networking with other designers at the conference.

    Example

    Effective networking requires more than just exchanging business cards; it involves building genuine rapport and finding ways to offer value to new contacts.

    Usage

    Often used with the preposition 'with' when describing the act of connecting with others.

  2. 2 computer systems (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    the way computers and other devices are connected so they can share information.

    the design, implementation, and management of interconnected computer systems and communication protocols.

    Example

    The company is looking for an expert in wireless networking.

    Example

    The upgrade to the office networking infrastructure significantly reduced latency and improved the speed of data transfers between departments.

    Usage

    Frequently appears as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'networking equipment' or 'networking protocols'.

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