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sharing

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈʃɛɹɪŋ// UK //ʃˈeəɹɪŋ// shar·ing

n. the act of giving a part of something to others or using something together with them. It is about being generous with your time, things, or information.

n. the act of distributing or dividing resources, information, or experiences among multiple parties. Often used to describe the collaborative use of digital or physical assets.


SIMPLE

Sharing toys helps children learn how to be kind to others.

CONTEXTUAL

The company encourages the sharing of ideas during weekly meetings to foster a more creative environment.

COMPLEX

The rapid growth of the digital economy has been largely driven by the seamless sharing of data across international borders, though this raises significant privacy concerns.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the object being shared.

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