networking
noun
net·work·ing
ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 
1
: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions
specifically
: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business
… networking remains the No. 1 cause of job attainment … —
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Hal Lancaster 2
: the establishment or use of a computer network
He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.
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What began as a subculture on the social networking platform Tumblr has started to trickle into the mainstream: The Instagram posts with #darkacademia and #lightacademia have collectively racked up over one million posts, and on TikTok, each of these tags has hundreds of millions of views.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
These are substantial ones that offer networking opportunities, mentorship and meaningful on-the-job programs as part of the package — not merely as fringe benefits.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
In 2023, Saudi Arabian film agency Film AlUla formed AlUla Creates, a local initiative that provides funding, mentorship and networking opportunities for Saudi filmmakers and fashion designers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 May 2024
Cultivating a culture of innovation and networking, exhibitors and developers from various backgrounds share ideas and present ground-breaking products to a panel of expert judges.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
These are substantial ones that offer networking opportunities, mentorship and meaningful on-the-job programs as part of the package — not merely as fringe benefits.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
In 2023, Saudi Arabian film agency Film AlUla formed AlUla Creates, a local initiative that provides funding, mentorship and networking opportunities for Saudi filmmakers and fashion designers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 May 2024
Cultivating a culture of innovation and networking, exhibitors and developers from various backgrounds share ideas and present ground-breaking products to a panel of expert judges.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for networking
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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