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networking Meaning & Definition

/ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/

What Does Networking Mean?

Networking is a verb that means present participle and gerund of network. As a noun, it means The use of computer networks.

Quick Facts About Networking

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation//ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ//
Syllables1

Networking Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of network

Networking as a Noun

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

Verb

  1. To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

    Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.

  2. 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. To interconnect a group or system.
  4. To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.

Synonyms of Networking

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Antonyms of Networking

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Networking in a Sentence

Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.

If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.

Word Forms & Grammar

networking

networking (uncountable)

Words That Rhyme With Networking

How Do You Say Networking?

The standard pronunciation of networking is //ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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