a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.
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Social networking service
a platform to build social networks or social relations among people who share similar interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life connections.; "Social networking services are increasingly being used in legal and criminal investigations."
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a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; a computer connected to the internet…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.an area on a computer network, especially on the internet, devoted to the discussion of a specified topic
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet; "a portal typically has search engines and free email a…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet; "a portal typically has search engines and free email a…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; a computer connected to the internet…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; a computer connected to the internet…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; a computer connected to the internet…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Web development, Computing and technology, Engineering, Media and communication, Digital media.(computer science) using or relating to a form of continuous tape transport; used mainly to provide backup storage of unedited data; d…
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Media and communication, Digital media.(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.(computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.(computer science) an output device that prints the results of data processing
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.a hypothetical computer with an infinitely long memory tape
Used in the same subject area: Mechanical engineering, Computing and technology, Engineering.
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To combine against (a landlord, tradesman, employer, or other person), to withhold social or business relations from him, and to deter…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.A body of people having common rights, privileges, or interests, or living in the same place under the same laws and regulations; as,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.The state of being conventional; adherence to social formalities or usages; that which is established by conventional use; one of the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.Having a tendency to dissolve social connections; unsuitable to society; unsociable.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.A cage or platform and the hoisting machinery in a hotel, warehouse, mine, etc., for conveying persons, goods, etc., to or from differ…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.the act of sharing in the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people, not ghosts"; "a film b…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.an association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: platform, build, social, networks, relations.
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