networking

net·work  (ntwûrk)

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:

a. A system of lines or channels that cross or interconnect: a network of railroads.

b. A complex, interconnected group or system: an espionage network.

c. An extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support.

3.

a. A chain of radio or television broadcasting stations linked by wire or microwave relay.

b. A company that produces the programs for these stations.

4.

a. A group or system of electric components and connecting circuitry designed to function in a specific manner.

b. 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.

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networker n.

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networking [ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ]

n

1. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing the interconnection of two or more networks in different places, as in working at home with a link to a central computer in an office

2. forming business connections and contacts through informal social meetings

adj

of or for networking networking systems

Translations

networking [ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ] N (Comput) → conexión f de redes; (= making contacts) → establecimiento m de contactos

networking [ˈnɛtwɜː^rkɪŋ] n (= making useful contacts) → réseautage m
Success is all about networking → Le succès est avant tout une question de relations.
network provider n (for mobile phones) → fournisseur m d'accès
Network Standard n (US) → standard m réseau

networking

n

(Comput) → Vernetzung f; (= operating a network) → Netzwerkbetrieb m

(= making contacts) → Knüpfen nt → von Kontakten; → Networking nt