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Definition of crowdsourcing

crowdsourcing

/ˈkraʊdˌsɔːrsɪŋ/
crowd · sourc · ing
Adjective:crowdsourced
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crowdsourcing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of obtaining information, ideas, or services for a project by enlisting the contributions of a large number of people, typically via the internet.

Example

"The research team used crowdsourcing to classify millions of astronomical images with the help of volunteer citizens."

Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'crowdsourcing' (gathering ideas, labor, or content from the public) with 'crowdfunding' (raising financial capital from a large number of contributors).

• Nearby Words

crowdfunding
crowdpleaser
crowdsource
crowdsourcing
crown
crown imperial
crown snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 2006 by journalists Jeff Howe and Mark Robinson in Wired magazine as a blend of 'crowd' and 'outsourcing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crowdsourcing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crowdsourcing
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