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PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
sharing
1
n
adj
using or enjoying something jointly with others
unselfishly willing to share with others
2
n
a distribution in shares
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: sharing
1
n
using or enjoying something jointly with others
Types:
time sharing
(computer science) the use of a central computer by many users simultaneously
Type of:
interdependence
,
interdependency
,
mutuality
a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
n
having in common
“the
sharing
of electrons creates molecules”
Type of:
interdependence
,
interdependency
,
mutuality
a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
n
sharing thoughts and feelings
Synonyms:
communion
Type of:
intercourse
,
social intercourse
communication between individuals
adj
unselfishly willing to share with others
“a warm and
sharing
friend”
Synonyms
unselfish
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
2
n
a distribution in shares
Synonyms:
share-out
Types:
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generosity
,
unselfishness
acting generously
gift
,
giving
the act of giving
oblation
,
offering
the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
bestowal
,
bestowment
,
conferment
,
conferral
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
accordance
,
accordance of rights
the act of granting rights
endowment
the act of endowing with a permanent source of income
charity
an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
contribution
,
donation
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
alms-giving
,
almsgiving
making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
Type of:
distribution
the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
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