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English Lexicon

networking

/ˈnɛtˌwɜːrkɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.

    "Effective networking is essential for finding new career opportunities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from 'network' (noun), formed from 'net' (Old English nett) and 'work' (Old English weorc), with the action suffix '-ing' added in the mid-20th century to describe computer linking and later professional socializing.

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