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.

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Etymology

Origin of social sharing

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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

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

From Reuters

In fact, studies on “social sharing” show that the productiveness of this type of venting depends on how it’s done.

From Slate

Unfortunately, this type of meaning-making is far from common outside of therapy, according to Rimé, with social sharing conversations usually offering the discloser an increased feeling of closeness and a “sense of relief, but no effect upon their emotional recovery.”

From Slate

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