verb

crowdsource

to crowdsource

The company crowdsourced ideas for its new product.

The company crowdsourced ideas for its new product.

They are crowdsourcing the funding for their film.

They are crowdsourcing the funding for their film.

((sth.)) to obtain (sth.) by enlisting services from a large group of people The company crowdsourced ideas for its new product.

Synonyms: outsource, collaborate

A blend of 'crowd' and 'source'. It means using a large group of people as a source for ideas, work, or funding.

Imagine a large 'crowd' of people being the 'source' of your information or work.

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