sharedlibraries
nounUK /ʃeəd ˈlaɪbrəriz/
US /ʃɛrd ˈlaɪbrɛriz/
Shared libraries are sets of helpful computer code that many programs can use together.
The game and the music player both use the same shared libraries, so they don't need to include that code twice.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Collections of books and resources that several schools or towns share with each other.
The two villages set up shared libraries so everyone could borrow more books.
3. Files that hold ready-made code which programs load when they run, instead of copying it into each program.
The update replaced the old shared libraries with faster versions.
4. Resources or tools that a group of people all use together.
The team's shared libraries of templates saved everyone time.