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time-sharing

time-sharing

3.7
A way of dividing time and resources among people and tasks by a schedule
  • noun
  • /ˈtaɪmˌʃɛrɪŋ/
translation icon : distribución del tiempo
  • Our new time-sharing system helps employees manage their deadlines and collaborate effectively.

Examples

  • Now, the actual time sharing, the scheduling, how much?

  • The hotel offers time-sharing options that allow families to enjoy their vacation home every summer.

  • With the rise of time-sharing, more people can now access luxury properties without the high costs.

Synonyms

sharing
vstime-sharing
99 1.0

Dividing something so several people each get part

allocates time or resources among people and tasks according to a schedule
scheduling
vstime-sharing
47 2.8

A plan that shows when tasks or events happen

divides and allocates time or resources among people and tasks
windowing
vstime-sharing
6.7

Giving specific time slots for deliveries or activities

allocates time or resources among people and tasks by schedule

Antonyms

monopolization
  • US
1 7.9

Control of a market by one company that stops other companies from competing

How Divided

multitasking
8 3.4
time-sharing
3.7

Surface Forms

time-sharing singular
time-sharings plural

Morphology

time-sharing = time + share (transparent) = time + share + ing

This is a general compounding/gerund construction ('time' + 'sharing') meaning allocating or dividing time/resources, which is directly interpretable from the parts.

Etymology

Time-sharing joins time and share and means dividing available 'time' or resources so people or tasks can use them in order, like making a simple schedule so everyone has a turn. So time-sharing is the practice of giving out time or resources by plan.