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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈnɛtwɜː^rkɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈnɛtˌwɝkɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(net′wûr′king)

net•work•ing /ˈnɛtˌwɜrkɪŋ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]

the informal sharing of information and services among individuals or groups that have a common interest.
the design, establishment, or use of a computer network.

net•work•ing (net′wûr′king),USA pronunciation n.

a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest:Working mothers in the community use networking to help themselves manage successfully.
the design, establishment, or utilization of a computer network.

adj.

of or pertaining to a network or networking:networking software, a networking system.

network + -ing¹ 1935–40

net•work /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/USA pronunciation n.

[countable]

any combination of interconnecting pieces, strings, lines, passages, etc.:a network of veins.
Show Business
- a group of radio or television stations linked by wire or microwaves.
- a company or organization that provides the programs for these stations.
any system or group of interrelated or interconnected elements esp. over a large area:a network of supply depots.
Telecommunications, Computinga computer or telecommunications system linked to permit exchange of information.
an association of individuals having a common interest and often providing mutual assistance, information, etc.

[no object] to engage in networking, so as to advance, esp. one's career.
Telecommunications[~ + object] to link (computers) in a network.

net•work•er, n. [countable]

net•work (net′wûrk′),USA pronunciation n.

any netlike combination of filaments, lines, veins, passages, or the like:a network of arteries; a network of sewers under the city.
Show Business[Radio and Television.]
- Radio and Televisiona group of transmitting stations linked by wire or microwave relay so that the same program can be broadcast or telecast by all.
- a company or organization that provides programs to be broadcast over these stations:She was hired by the network as program coordinator.
a system of interrelated buildings, offices, stations, etc., esp. over a large area or throughout a country, territory, region, etc.:a network of supply depots.
Electricityan arrangement of conducting elements, as resistors, capacitors, or inductors, connected by conducting wire.
a netting or net.
Telecommunications, Computinga system containing any combination of computers, computer terminals, printers, audio or visual display devices, or telephones interconnected by telecommunication equipment or cables: used to transmit or receive information.
an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like:a network of recent college graduates.

v.i.

to cultivate people who can be helpful to one professionally, esp. in finding employment or moving to a higher position:His business lunches were taken up with networking.

v.t.

to place (as a program from a local radio or television station) in or on a network:The station will try to network the local cooking show.
Telecommunicationsto connect to a network.
to distribute widely:We charge a small fee for networking your résumé.
Radio and Televisionto cover with or as if with a network:to network a bay with buoy markers.
Radio and Televisionto organize into a network:to network the state's independent stations.
Radio and Televisionto broadcast (a program) over a radio or television network.

1550–60; 1910–15 for def. 2; net¹ + work

net′work′er, n.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

network /ˈnɛtˌwɜːk/ n

an interconnected group or system: a network of shops
Also: net a system of intersecting lines, roads, veins, etc
another name for net¹, netting
a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programme simultaneously
a system of interconnected components or circuits
a system of interconnected computer systems, terminals, and other equipment allowing information to be exchanged

(transitive) to broadcast on stations throughout the country
(of computers, terminals, etc) to connect or be connected
(intransitive) to form business contacts through informal social meetings

'networking' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

defriend - friend - iSCSI - panic button - share - viral - Wi-Fi - network

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