networking
|net/work/ing|
🇺🇸
/ˈnɛtˌwɜrkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/
(network)
interconnected system
Etymology
'networking' originates from the word 'network', which comes from the Old English 'net' meaning 'mesh' and 'work' meaning 'labor'.
'network' evolved from the Old English 'net' and 'weorc', eventually becoming the modern English word 'network'.
Initially, it referred to a physical mesh or net, but over time it evolved to include the concept of interconnected systems or people.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
Networking is essential for career growth.
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Noun 2
the linking of computers to allow them to operate interactively.
Networking allows computers to share resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41