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Wordabulary

crowdsource

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

To get information, ideas, money, or work by asking a large number of people, usually online.

"The startup crowdsourced funding from thousands of small donors instead of one investor."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The startup _____ funding from thousands of small donors instead of one investor."

Answer: crowdsource

In your own words, what does "crowdsource" mean?

To get information, ideas, money, or work by asking a large number of people, usually online.

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