Crowdsourcing

usgb/ˈkraʊdsɔːrsɪŋ/
noun

A process of getting information or input into a task or project by asking a large group of people, usually through the internet.

By crowdsourcing ideas, the company was able to develop a new product that really excited their customers.
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  • crowdsourcing ideas
  • crowdsourcing projects

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Large Scale

Crowdsourcing involves many people, highlighting the benefit of collective effort.

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The wildlife charity used crowdsourcing to collect thousands of nature photos.
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Internet Power

Online platforms are often used to reach a vast, diverse audience for crowdsourcing.

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The startup launched a crowdsourcing campaign on social media to find a logo.
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Public Involvement

Crowdsourcing invites the general public to contribute, not just experts.

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A local government used crowdsourcing to gather residents' opinions on a new park.
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