What does sharing mean?
Definitions for sharing
shar·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word sharing.
Princeton's WordNet
sharingnoun
using or enjoying something jointly with others
sharingnoun
having in common
"the sharing of electrons creates molecules"
communion, sharingnoun
sharing thoughts and feelings
sharing, share-outadjective
a distribution in shares
sharingadjective
unselfishly willing to share with others
"a warm and sharing friend"
ChatGPT
Sharing
Sharing is the act of distributing or giving a portion or part of something (such as an object, information, resources, or experiences) to others, often with the intention of benefiting both parties involved. It involves voluntary and mutual exchange, cooperation, or collaboration, where individuals or groups contribute or divide resources, ideas, or responsibilities for a common purpose or to meet mutual needs. Sharing promotes inclusivity, empathy, and community, fostering a sense of connection and promoting the well-being of individuals and society as a whole.
Webster Dictionary
Sharing
of Share
Wikidata
Sharing
Sharing is the joint use of a resource or space. In its narrow sense, it refers to joint or alternating use of an inherently finite good, such as a common pasture or a shared residence. It is also the process of dividing and distributing. Apart from obvious instances, which we can observe in human activity, we can also find many examples of this happening in nature. When an organism takes in nutrition or oxygen for instance, its internal organs are designed to divide and distribute the energy taken in, to supply parts of its body that need it. Flowers divide and distribute their seeds. In a broader sense, it can also include free granting of use rights to a good that can be treated as a nonrival good, such as information. Still more loosely, “sharing” can actually mean giving something as an outright gift: for example, to “share” one's food really means to give some of it as a gift. Sharing is a basic component of human interaction, and is responsible for strengthening social ties and ensuring a person’s well-being.
Editors Contribution
sharingverb
Verb form of the word share.
The family loved to share their food together.
Submitted by MaryC on January 30, 2020
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'sharing' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4359
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'sharing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3968
Anagrams for sharing »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sharing in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sharing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of sharing in a Sentence
If we hoard vaccines and we are not sharing, there will be three major problems. One, I have said it, it will be a catastrophic moral failure and two it keeps the pandemic burning and three very slow global economy recovery, so it is our choice and I hope we will choose the right things.
This past season has been the most diverse with many models sharing their experiences so let's hope it's not a trend but a breakthrough, i've had challenges finding work in some countries because black models weren't in season at that time, my hair and finding makeup to match my complexion have been the most difficult.
There has to be some system of national plans and cross-border sharing.
Before you ask them to subscribe or follow your channel, consider asking them to engage with one video, as well as sharing one reason why they might want to watch that one video. The small steps of authentic engagement can connect you to others in a big way.
In the last five years, with the explosion of smartphones and especially social media, people are just so much more comfortable. LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, their lives are online and are shared largely publicly so their tolerance for sharing, they are more likely to share now than they were five years ago for sure.
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