crowdsourcing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkraʊdˌsɔːrsɪŋ/
KK: /ˈkraʊdˌsɔrsɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of getting help or ideas from a large group of people, often through the internet, instead of relying on a few individuals or traditional workers.
Example
The company used crowdsourcing to gather innovative ideas for their new product.
Conversation
Have you heard about crowdsourcing for new ideas?
Yeah, it's a cool way to get input from lots of people.
I think it could really help small businesses innovate.
Definitely! It can bring fresh perspectives that they might not have otherwise.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collaboration
participation
contribution
Antonyms
isolation
solitude
exclusivity
verb
Definition
To obtain information, ideas, or services from a large group of people, typically via the internet, often to solve a problem or gather input.
Example
The company is crowdsourcing ideas for their new product design.
Tense Forms
Past: crowdsourced
Past Participle: crowdsourced
Conversation
Have you heard about the new app that’s crowdsourcing ideas for community projects?
Yeah, I saw something about it online; it sounds interesting!
I think it’s great because it allows everyone to contribute their thoughts.
Root Explanation
Crowdsourcing is formed from "crowd" (from Old English "crūda", meaning a group of people) and "sourcing" (from the verb "source", meaning to obtain or derive). The term describes obtaining ideas, services, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, typically from an online community.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'crowd' of people coming together to 'source' ideas or solutions — that's what crowdsourcing means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.