Share facts for kids

The word share can mean many different things. It often describes when people divide or give something to others. It can also refer to parts of a company, or how much a TV show is watched.

What Does "Share" Mean?

When you share something, you are letting others use it or have a part of it. This could be sharing your toys, food, or even ideas. It's about making something available for more than one person.

Sharing Resources and Ideas

• Sharing means making joint use of things like food, money, or even knowledge. For example, you might share your lunch with a friend.
• It can also mean to "give something away." If you share your old books, you are giving them to someone else to enjoy.

Share in Business and Money

In the world of business, a share is a small piece of ownership in a company.

• When you buy a share in a company, you become a part-owner. This is often called a stock.
• People buy shares hoping the company will do well. If the company grows, the value of their shares might go up. This can be a way for people to invest their money.

Share in Television Ratings

When talking about TV, "share" means how many people are watching a certain show.

• It is the percentage of all TV sets that are turned on and tuned to a specific program.
• Companies like Nielsen Ratings measure this. They help TV networks understand which shows are popular.

Organizations and Technology Using "Share"

Many groups and computer tools use the word "share" in their names. This often shows their purpose of helping people or spreading information.

Charitable Organizations

• SHARE (charity) is a large charity based in Cork, Ireland. They help people in need.
• The Share Foundation is a non-profit group in Newfoundland, Canada. They work to support their community.
• The SHARE Foundation (El Salvador) is an organization in El Salvador. They focus on justice and human rights.

Computer and Information Sharing

• SHARE (computing) is one of the oldest groups for computer users. They helped people learn about and use computers.
• A Network share is a place on a computer network where files are stored. People can access and share these files with others on the same network. This is how you might share documents or photos with family members on your home network.
• Share (newspaper) is a newspaper for the Caribbean and Black Canadian community. It is based in Toronto, Canada, and shares news and stories.

Other Meanings of Share

• The Southern Hemisphere Auroral Radar Experiment is a project that tracks space weather from Antarctica. It helps scientists understand the Earth's atmosphere.
• A Plowshare is the sharp, cutting part of a plow. A plow is a tool used to prepare soil for planting crops.