How Do You Spell CROWDSOURCE?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ʊdsɔːs] (IPA)

The word "crowdsource" is spelled the way it is pronounced. The first syllable, "crowd," is pronounced with the IPA symbol /kraʊd/, which represents the diphthong sound of "ou." The second syllable, "source," is pronounced with the IPA symbol /sɔːrs/, which represents the long "o" sound followed by the "r" sound. Together, they create the word "crowdsource," meaning to obtain information, ideas or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, typically via the internet.

CROWDSOURCE Meaning and Definition

1. Crowdsourcing refers to the practice of obtaining ideas, information, or services from a large group of people, typically an online community, rather than relying on a single source or a designated team. It is a collaborative approach that utilizes the collective intelligence and expertise of a diverse group of individuals to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.

   In crowdsourcing, individuals voluntarily contribute their time, knowledge, or skills to a project, often with no direct compensation. The process usually involves breaking down a task or challenge into smaller, more manageable components and distributing them among the crowd. This allows for the efficient utilization of resources and benefits from the diverse perspectives and skills available within the crowd.

   Crowdsourcing has become increasingly popular with the advent of the internet and the ability to connect and coordinate large numbers of people online. It is commonly used in various fields such as technology development, market research, content creation, and problem-solving. Examples of crowdsourcing include open-source software development, crowdfunding campaigns, citizen science projects, and collaborative platforms for content creation like Wikipedia.

   One of the key advantages of crowdsourcing is the ability to tap into the collective wisdom of a large crowd, enabling the generation of innovative ideas and solutions that may not be possible through traditional methods. By leveraging the power of the crowd, organizations and individuals can access a vast pool of knowledge and expertise, leading to increased efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.

Common Misspellings for CROWDSOURCE

• crwdsource

Etymology of CROWDSOURCE

The word "crowdsource" is a blend of two words: "crowd" and "source".

The word "crowd" refers to a large group of people or individuals gathered together. It is derived from the Middle English word "crowde", which means "a group of people" or "a group of things".

The word "source" refers to the origin or cause of something. It comes from the Old French word "sours" or "sourse", which means "a rising" or "a fountain".

In the context of "crowdsource", the word "crowd" is used to represent a large number of people, while "source" indicates the process of obtaining information, ideas, or solutions from this collective group. Thus, the term "crowdsource" basically means to gather or obtain contributions, ideas, or services from a large group of people, typically through an open call or invitation.

Conjugate verb Crowdsource

CONDITIONAL

I would crowdsource

you would crowdsource

he/she/it would crowdsource

we would crowdsource

they would crowdsource

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be crowdsourcing

you would be crowdsourcing

he/she/it would be crowdsourcing

we would be crowdsourcing

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have crowdsource

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been crowdsourcing

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we would have been crowdsourcing

they would have been crowdsourcing

FUTURE

I will crowdsource

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be crowdsourcing

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have crowdsourced

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been crowdsourcing

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they will have been crowdsourcing

IMPERATIVE

you crowdsource

we let´s crowdsource

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to crowdsource

PAST

I crowdsourced

you crowdsourced

he/she/it crowdsourced

we crowdsourced

they crowdsourced

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was crowdsourcing

you were crowdsourcing

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PAST PARTICIPLE

crowdsourced

PAST PERFECT

I had crowdsourced

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they had crowdsourced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been crowdsourcing

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PRESENT

I crowdsource

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he/she/it crowdsources

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they crowdsource

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am crowdsourcing

you are crowdsourcing

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

crowdsourcing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have crowdsourced

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been crowdsourcing

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