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sharing

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: sharing

1
nadj
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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