shared

adjective

ˈsherd 

1

: used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals

a dormitory with a shared living area

shared equity

shared responsibilities

FDOT public information officer Rebecca Leigh White said pre-existing road constraints and rights of way mean cyclists and motorists will have to use shared lanes throughout the extension.

—Cyanne Dunn

Their shared project, the Gottman Institute, combines his theory with her practice.

—Casey Greenfield

I thought back to the long years of conflict, but also to the deep, shared passion for the art of cooking, eating, and offering hospitality.

—Chitrita Banerji

2

computing : accessible by more than one user or process

Despite the shared memory, the PC performed relatively well …

—Joshua Goldman

a shared network drive

Synonyms

• collaborative
• collective
• combined
• common
• communal
• concerted
• conjoint
• conjunct
• cooperative
• joint
• multiple
• mutual
• pooled
• public
• united

Examples of shared in a Sentence

shared resources

Recent Examples on the Web

Known together as The Big Three, these legendary players changed the face of golf forever, and their partnership with Rolex marked the beginning of a relationship based on the shared commitment to continuous improvement. —Farhad Heydari, theweek, 12 June 2024

Main Street Industries serves start-ups and expanding small business through office space and shared services. —Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

One of the most common causes of the infection, which can be spread through skin-on-skin contact and shared objects, is the fungi Trichophyton. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024

Cricket diplomacy Despite a shared border, culture and history, India and Pakistan each maintain strict trade and travel restrictions on the other country. —M. Fahad Humayun, The Conversation, 5 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1