crowdsourcing

verb

Meaning

To delegate a task to a large, diffuse group.
The delegation of a task to a large diffuse group in order to introduce new or more developed skill sets and improve efficiency. There is usually no substantial monetary compensation involved.

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Related words

open outsourcing(English)crowdworking(English)crowd vetting(English)crowdtesting(English)crowdfunding(English)crowdsale(English)skillshare(English)flash crowd(English)crowdsource(English)owler(English)outsource(English)harnessing(English)

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Sources

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