sharing
/ˈʃɛə.ɹɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sharings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something shared; a point in common.
Noun
Examples
IE also has sharings with Nakh-Daghestanian, Semitic, and Sumerian. IE and Kartvelian, and no other languages, share numerals with Semitic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act by which something is shared.
Noun
Examples
Roe v. Wade was preceded by all those moments that make a movement: tentative and explosive sharings in kitchens and CR groups; times of great courage and stillness, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sharing” mean?
Something shared; a point in common.
Is “sharing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.