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crowdfunding
crowd·fund·ing C5801350 (kroud′fŭn′dĭng)n. The act of fundraising by using the internet or a similar network to solicit funds from a large pool of potential donors. [crowd + fund + -ing.] crowd′fund′ v.crowdfunding (ˈkraʊdˌfʌndɪŋ) nthe funding of a project by a large number of supporters who each contribute a small amount ˈcrowdˌfund vbcrowdfunding
crowdfundingOnline fund raising. Crowdfunding over the Internet reaches a huge audience, and billions are raised each year by this method for both small and large projects. For social causes, many more people may donate a couple of dollars to support something they like rather than give $100, $50 or even $25. See Kickstarter and Indiegogo. |