Sharable: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharable

 

[ ˈʃɛrəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

social media posts

Capable of being shared or circulated by multiple users on social media platforms.

Synonyms

shareable, spreadable, viral.

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Word Description / Examples
sharable

Used to describe something that can be shared with others. Often used in digital or physical contexts where items are meant to be distributed or enjoyed by multiple people.

  • The document is sharable via email
  • The appetizers at the party were designed to be sharable
shareable

Alternative spelling to 'sharable,' with the same meaning. More commonly used in tech and social media contexts.

  • This video is highly shareable on social media platforms
  • Ensure that your content is easily shareable to reach a wider audience
spreadable

Refers to something that can be easily spread, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. Usually pertains to food items or information.

  • The new spreadable butter was a hit at breakfast
  • Rumors about the incident were quickly spreadable among the students
viral

Used primarily in social media and digital marketing to describe content that becomes extremely popular and is shared rapidly by a large number of people. Has a positive connotation in digital marketing but can be neutral or negative in other contexts.

  • The meme went viral within hours
  • His speech about climate change became viral, sparking debates worldwide

Examples of usage

  • This infographic is highly sharable and is likely to go viral on Instagram.
  • The key to creating sharable content is to make it visually appealing and engaging.
Context #2 | Noun

data

A file or content that can be easily shared or distributed among users.

Synonyms

distributable, shareable, transferable.

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Word Description / Examples
sharable

Commonly used in casual settings when referring to things that can be shared easily among people, like food, documents, or resources.

  • This pizza is sharable among the three of us.
  • Google Drive makes large files easily sharable.
distributable

Used in formal or technical settings to describe items that can be distributed, often in bulk or legally, such as software, products, or information.

  • The software is distributable under the GNU General Public License.
  • These kits are distributable to all the students in the class.

Examples of usage

  • The team created a sharable link to the document for easy access.
  • The sharable data allows multiple users to collaborate on the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compartilhável

🇮🇳 साझा करने योग्य

🇩🇪 teilbar

🇮🇩 dapat dibagikan

🇺🇦 спільний

🇵🇱 do podziału

🇯🇵 共有可能な

🇫🇷 partageable

🇪🇸 compartible

🇹🇷 paylaşılabilir

🇰🇷 공유 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للمشاركة

🇨🇿 sdílený

🇸🇰 zdieľateľný

🇨🇳 可分享的

🇸🇮 deljiv

🇮🇸 deilanlegur

🇰🇿 бөлісуге болатын

🇬🇪 გაზიარებადი

🇦🇿 paylaşıla bilən

🇲🇽 compartible

Etymology

The word 'sharable' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of the internet and social media. It is derived from the verb 'share' and the suffix '-able', indicating the capability or possibility of being shared. The concept of sharable content has become increasingly important in the digital age, where information and media are easily distributed and consumed by a wide audience.

See also: share, shareable, shared, shareholder, shareholders, shares, sharing, unshared.