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social sharing

American  
[soh-shuhl shair-ing] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈʃɛər ɪŋ /

noun

Digital Technology.
  1. the activity of sharing photos, videos, links, etc., on a social-media website, within an interactive application, or through other online channels.


Etymology

Origin of social sharing

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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That dynamic fuels social sharing and impulse purchases, which Citi sees as especially effective in a category where buying decisions are often spontaneous.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

Adding such "whimsical imagery" has increased social sharing significantly, Marshal Davis, Ascendly's President said.

From Reuters Oct. 27, 2023

Many fast-food brands have released stunt items that seem designed for social sharing, like Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos taco and Pizza Hut’s hot-dog stuffed-crust pizza.

From New York Times Jun. 29, 2023

If you walk with a friend, you're doing the physical activity part, but you're also having this social sharing with them.

From Salon Jan. 14, 2022

All of the above points — not being able to adapt, bad content, lack of social sharing, no effective marketing — weren’t because of the pandemic.

From The Verge Oct. 22, 2020

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