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crowdsourcing
/ˈkraʊdˌsɔːr.sɪŋ/
[/ˈkraʊdˌsɔːr.sɪŋ/]
gathering public contributions
Advancednoun
Definition
The practice of obtaining ideas, content, or funding from a large group of people, usually online.
Example
Through crowdsourcing, the encyclopedia gathered articles from thousands of volunteers worldwide.
Through crowdsourcing, the encyclopedia gathered articles from thousands of volunteers worldwide.
Etymology
A blend of 'crowd' and 'outsourcing', coined in 2006 by Jeff Howe.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in technology, funding, and content creation.