What does Seeding mean when it comes to torrent downloads? Definition please..?

[KewlD]

Seeding means Uploading....Whenever You download somthin from any Torrent client...like Utorrent..u will c that after ur downloading is finished...utorent is still uploading it...alot of ppl stop that process onces they get there files...that is they stop Seeding...

[JsPCRepair]

Simply put:
Seeding is the uploading of file pieces. Without "Seeders", no one would be able to download any part of a file. On the other end of the scale are the "Leechers". These are the people who are downloading the "Seeds" that make up the whole file.

[cec244]

when you download a torrent you leech off someones file..once its downloaded you seed it back to the site and that allows people to use your file to download as well. the more seeds the faster the download. its like a sharing the wealth type thing.


dont be a leecher!

[Wyatt]

A "seeder" is someone who keeps their torrent application open, and their downloaded file in their completed list, once their download is complete. This allows for users to download from them, as well as anyone else who is doing the same. The more "seeders," the higher the speeds your torrent can reach.

On the other side is the "leechers," who are basically the people who are downloading the specific torrent.