social networking

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• noun The interaction between a group of people who share a common interest.
• noun Using social contacts to network.
• noun Internet, business The use of Internet communities to network and communicate using shared interests, related skills, or geographical location between consumers and businesses.
• noun A web interface that allows users to post ideas and interact. Groups and relationships of complete strangers may be formed by various means such as interests or mutual friends.