file sharing
"File sharing" involves distributing or providing access to digital files through various methods, commonly over the internet or a network.
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Definition
B2General Computing
(general, technical)The practice of distributing or providing access to digital files, such as documents, images, videos, or software.
Example
- File sharing allows multiple users to access the same documents from different locations.
- Many people use file sharing services to distribute large multimedia files.
B2Internet and Networking
(technical)The process of making files available for others to download over the internet or a network.
Example
- Peer-to-peer networks are a popular method for file sharing.
- The company implemented a secure file sharing system for remote employees.
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