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/kəmˈpyoʊtər ˈnɛt.wər.kɪŋ/ · com·pu·ter · net·work·ing
noun
  1. The use of computers to connect and exchange data between devices over a shared communication link. The company invested heavily in computer networking to improve communication among its global offices.
  2. A field of study and practice that deals with the design, implementation, and management of computer networks. She earned a degree in computer networking and now works as a network administrator.
verb
  1. To connect or link computers together to exchange data or communicate. The company networked its computers to facilitate collaboration among employees.
Did you know? The first computer network, ARPANET, was developed in the 1960s by the United States Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to connect computers at different research institutions.
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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 27, 2026