Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

time-sharing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.65 in modern English

Syllables
time-shar-ing
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The joint ownership or lease of a property by multiple people who can only use it for specified periods every year, or every other year.

Uncountable

noun

A technique that allows many users to use a central computer simultaneously through remote terminals.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of time-share

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What does time-sharing mean?
The joint ownership or lease of a property by multiple people who can only use it for specified periods every year, or every other year.

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