Meaning of the word handshaking in English

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handshaking

US /ˈhændˌʃeɪkɪŋ/
UK /ˈhændʃeɪkɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of shaking a person's hand as a greeting, in agreement, or as a sign of farewell

Example:
The business deal was sealed with a firm handshaking.
A polite handshaking is customary when meeting new people.
2.

(in computing) a process of automated negotiation between two participants in a communication channel to establish the parameters of the communication

Example:
The server initiated a handshaking process with the client to establish a secure connection.
Proper handshaking is crucial for reliable data transmission between devices.