networking
noun
net·work·ing
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Definition of networking
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
2
: the establishment or use of a computer network
He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.