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Screen Sharing: Definition & How to Use
Meaning 1：screen sharing (Screen sharing)
Screen sharing
/skriːn ˈʃeərɪŋ/
n.
A technology that lets you show what's on your computer or phone screen to someone else in real time over the internet.
screen sharing
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/skriːn ˈʃeərɪŋ/
n.
A feature allowing a user to display their device's screen to others in real time over a network, commonly used in online meetings and remote support.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Screen' (display) + 'sharing' (distributing use).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine your screen turned into a whiteboard everyone can see at once.
📖 Example
To explain my ideas clearly, I started screen sharing my presentation during the online meeting.
To explain my ideas clearly, I started screen sharing my presentation during the online meeting.
🔗 Collocations
screen sharing software – Software that enables sharing one's screen
enable screen sharing – To activate the feature to share one's screen
screen sharing session – A period during which screen sharing is active
🔄 Synonyms
desktop sharing (n.) – A similar technology often used for remote access or demonstrations
remote screen access (n.) – Allowing another person to view or control your screen from a distance
🌱 Derivatives
screenshare (v.) – To share one's screen with others
screensharing (adj.) – Related to the act of sharing a screen
📖 Cultural Story
Screen sharing became vital with video conferencing in the early 2000s, surging during the COVID-19 pandemic for remote work and education.
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