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 … —
Hal Lancaster
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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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
—Marie Unger, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
No longer just a showcase for upcoming films, festivals now serve as industry incubators, talent scouts, can’t-miss networking platforms and financial hubs.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Nvidia also confirmed Wall Street chatter that the company would announce a new type of networking product that helps stitch together large clusters of GPUs in data centers and make communication between the chips better.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Damato hopes to spread the word about their work at upcoming Linux kernel networking conferences this year.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2025
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Marie Unger, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
No longer just a showcase for upcoming films, festivals now serve as industry incubators, talent scouts, can’t-miss networking platforms and financial hubs.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Nvidia also confirmed Wall Street chatter that the company would announce a new type of networking product that helps stitch together large clusters of GPUs in data centers and make communication between the chips better.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Damato hopes to spread the word about their work at upcoming Linux kernel networking conferences this year.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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