time-sharing

time-shar·ing

(tīm′shâr′ĭng)

n.

1. A technique permitting many users simultaneous access to a central computer through remote terminals.

2. also time-share (-shâr′) An ownership interest in a piece of property that entitles the owner to occupy it for a specific period of time each year, or a lease or license agreement that grants a party use and occupancy of a property for a specific time period each year.

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time′-shar`ing

n.

1. a plan in which several persons share ownership or rental costs of a vacation home, entitling each to use the residence for a specified time each year.

2. a computer system or service in which users at different terminals simultaneously use a single computer.

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Translations

time-sharing

[ˈtaɪmˌʃɛərɪŋ] N

1. (for holiday) → multipropiedad f

2. (Comput) → tiempo m compartido

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