/net"werr'king/ , n.
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.
adj.
3. of or pertaining to a network or networking: networking software, a networking system.
[ 1935-40; NETWORK + -ING 1 ]