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file sharing

British  

noun

  1. the practice of sharing computer data or space on a network

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Its P2P/torrenting servers are optimized for file sharing and downloading from peer-to-peer networks.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2025

Thousands of companies, from tech groups like Google to small enterprises to healthcare organizations, rely on data centers for basic needs like file sharing or running applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

The file sharing company had received lots of criticism from customers on social media after changing its terms of service, which some interpreted as allowing it the right to use files for AI training.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

If you add the threat of file sharing and the opportunity of streaming, this is a combination of the two.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

A rousing tale of techno-geek rebellion, as necessary and dangerous as file sharing, free speech, and bottled water on a plane.

From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory