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user-generated content
UK/ˌjuːzər ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd ˈkɒntent/US/ˌjuːzər ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd ˈkɑːntɛnt/US·er‑GEN·er·at·ed CON·tent
Content such as posts, videos, or comments that is created and shared by users of a platform.
Examples
“Platforms rely on user‑generated content to keep communities active and attract new visitors.”
“Moderation policies are essential to manage harmful user‑generated content.”
“The rise of user‑generated content has challenged traditional news outlets.”
Band 8 sentence
“Social platforms must balance freedom of expression with responsibilities to moderate user‑generated content that incites violence.”
Collocations
- moderate user‑generated content
- host user‑generated content
Word family
Common mistakes
user generate content→user-generated content
a user‑generated content→user‑generated content
Say it for a higher band
5user posts→6user content→7+user-generated content
Synonyms
UGC
Easily confused
curated content
“The magazine published curated content from industry experts.”
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