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networking - 4 dictionary results

net⋅work⋅ing

[net-wur-king]
–noun
1. 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.
2. the design, establishment, or utilization of a computer network.
–adjective
3. of or pertaining to a network or networking: networking software, a networking system.

Origin:
1935–40; network + -ing 1

net⋅work

[net-wurk]
–noun
1. any netlike combination of filaments, lines, veins, passages, or the like: a network of arteries; a network of sewers under the city.
2. Radio and Television.
a. a group of transmitting stations linked by wire or microwave relay so that the same program can be broadcast or telecast by all.
b. a company or organization that provides programs to be broadcast over these stations: She was hired by the network as program coordinator.
3. 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.
4. Electricity. an arrangement of conducting elements, as resistors, capacitors, or inductors, connected by conducting wire.
5. a netting or net.
6. Telecommunications, Computers. a 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.
7. an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like: a network of recent college graduates.
–verb (used without object)
8. 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.
–verb (used with object)
9. 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.
10. to connect to a network.
11. to distribute widely: We charge a small fee for networking your résumé.
12. to cover with or as if with a network: to network a bay with buoy markers.
13. to organize into a network: to network the state's independent stations.
14. to broadcast (a program) over a radio or television network.

Origin:
1550–60; 1910–15 for def. 2; net 1 + work


networker, noun
net·work   (nět'wûrk')   
n.  
  1. An openwork fabric or structure in which cords, threads, or wires cross at regular intervals.
  2. Something resembling an openwork fabric or structure in form or concept, especially:
    1. A system of lines or channels that cross or interconnect: a network of railroads.
    2. A complex, interconnected group or system: an espionage network.
    3. An extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support.
    4. A chain of radio or television broadcasting stations linked by wire or microwave relay.
    5. A company that produces the programs for these stations.
    6. A group or system of electric components and connecting circuitry designed to function in a specific manner.
    7. Computer Science A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in order to share information. Also called net1.
    1. A chain of radio or television broadcasting stations linked by wire or microwave relay.
    2. A company that produces the programs for these stations.
    3. A group or system of electric components and connecting circuitry designed to function in a specific manner.
    4. Computer Science A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in order to share information. Also called net1.
    1. A group or system of electric components and connecting circuitry designed to function in a specific manner.
    2. Computer Science A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in order to share information. Also called net1.
v.   net·worked, net·work·ing, net·works

v.   tr.
  1. To cover with or as if with an openwork fabric or structure.
  2. To broadcast over a radio or television network.
  3. Computer Science To connect (computers) into a network.
v.   intr.
To interact or engage in informal communication with others for mutual assistance or support.
net'work'er n.

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