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Media and Communication - Online Media

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account
account
[noun]

an arrangement based on which a user is given a private and personalized access to an online platform, application, or computer

Ex: Setting up an account on the website allowed me to customize my preferences and access exclusive content. 
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password
password
[noun]

a confidential string of characters that a user chooses to secure their account and prevent unauthorized access

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social bookmarking

(computing) an online service that enables users to add, edit and share bookmarks of web documents

Ex: I use social bookmarking to keep track of all the articles I want to read later. 
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site
site
[noun]

a set of related pages on the Internet located under a single domain name

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online poll

a survey or questionnaire conducted through digital platforms or websites, allowing individuals to provide their opinions or vote on specific topics or questions using electronic devices connected to the internet

Ex: I answered a quick online poll about my favorite movie genre. 
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blog
blog
[noun]

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

Ex: She started a travel blog to share her adventures around the world. 
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blogging
blogging
[noun]

the act or activity of writing about different things and share them online on a web page

Ex: Many businesses use blogging as a way to attract customers and promote their products. 
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web newspaper

an online publication that delivers news and information through a website or digital platform, providing articles, reports, and multimedia content to readers over the internet

Ex: I prefer reading the web newspaper because it is always up-to-date with the latest news. 
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linklog
linklog
[noun]

a type of blog or website that primarily focuses on curating and sharing links to interesting or valuable online resources, articles, websites, or multimedia content, providing a collection of links for users to explore and discover

Ex: Instead of writing long posts, she updates her linklog with useful websites and links every week. 
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blogosphere

the virtual space where all the personal blogs are and the network of people communicating

Ex: The blogosphere has become a powerful platform for people to express their opinions on various topics. 
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home page
home page
[noun]

the opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

Ex: She visited the home page to find the latest updates. 
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browser
browser
[noun]

a computer program that enables the user to read or look at information on the Internet

Ex: Google Chrome is the most popular browser worldwide. 
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browser history

a record or log of web pages and websites that a user has visited in a specific web browser

Ex: You can check your browser history to find that article you read yesterday. 
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landing page

(computing) the first webpage that appears in response to a click on a link

Ex: The landing page includes a sign-up form for users interested in receiving product updates via email. 
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web tracking

the practice of monitoring and recording user activities and behavior on websites or across the Internet

Ex: Many online stores use web tracking to see which products are being viewed the most. 
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cookie
cookie
[noun]

(computing) data that a web server sends to a browser and receives if the user visits the website again, used for identifying or tracking the user's activities

Ex: Websites use cookies to remember users' preferences and provide personalized experiences during their visits. 
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bookmark
bookmark
[noun]

the saved address of a website or file for easier and faster access

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web page
web page
[noun]

all the information in one part of a website

Ex: He bookmarked his favorite web page to easily access it later. 
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search engine

a computer program that searches the Internet and finds information based on a word or group of words given to it

Ex: She used a search engine to find recipes for dinner. 
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surfing
surfing
[noun]

the activity of spending a lot of time online navigating through different websites

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user group

an online community that is focused on using a particular computer technology and sharing information about it

Ex: She joined a user group online to get help with troubleshooting her computer software. 
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visit
visit
[noun]

(computing) an occasion when a user goes to a particular webpage

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live blog
live blog
[noun]

a blog or a microblog that provides a real time commentary of an event as it is happening

Ex: I followed the live blog to stay updated on the election results as they came in. 
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thread
thread
[noun]

a sequence of linked messages on social media, email, etc.

Ex: Users can follow a thread of comments to understand different perspectives on a topic. 
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blog post
blog post
[noun]

any article or piece of information added to a blog, often including images, videos, etc.

Ex: I read a really interesting blog post about healthy eating yesterday. 
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blogroll
blogroll
[noun]

a list of links on a blog to other websites that the owner thinks are useful

Ex: I found some great new reading material by checking out the blogroll on my favorite blog. 
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bulletin board

a computer network or an online website where users can leave messages and read other people's posts

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search bar

a graphical interface element typically found on websites or applications that allows users to enter keywords, phrases, or queries to search for specific information or content within the provided platform

Ex: I used the search bar to find the recipe for chocolate cake. 
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online forum

a web-based platform or website where users can engage in discussions, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share information on specific topics of interest

Ex: I joined an online forum to get advice about starting a small business. 
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subscription

the act of voluntarily signing up or enrolling to receive regular content, updates, or services

Ex: The website offers subscriptions for daily updates. 
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platform
platform
[noun]

a digital environment or software infrastructure that provides a foundation or framework for users or developers to create, interact, or exchange information, services, or content

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feedback
feedback
[noun]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

Ex: She received positive feedback on her presentation. 
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premium
premium
[noun]

a designation for products, services, or experiences that are superior or exclusive

Ex: The airline offers a premium cabin with extra legroom and meals. 
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feed
feed
[noun]

a feature on a website that enables the users to be notified of the updated information without logging on the website

Ex: Podcast feeds allow listeners to automatically download new episodes to their devices. 
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eBay
eBay
[noun]

a website dedicated to the buying and selling of items that are put in an auction by users

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download
download
[noun]

the act of copying and saving digital files, such as documents, music, or videos, from the Internet onto a computer or other electronic devices

Ex: The download took longer than expected due to the slow internet connection. 
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upload
upload
[noun]

the process of transferring or sending files, data, or content from a local device or computer to a remote server, network, or online platform

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newsfeed
newsfeed
[noun]

a continuously updated stream or list of news articles, updates, posts, or content that is delivered to users on a website or social media platform

Ex: I checked my newsfeed to see what was happening with my friends today. 
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username
username
[noun]

a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media

Ex: His username is a combination of his initials and birth year. 
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page
page
[noun]

a single screen or document on the internet that contains content such as text, images, videos, and links, often part of a website

Ex: The contact page on the website includes an email address and phone number. 
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to skip
to skip
[Verb]

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

Ex: During the movie, he decided to skip the intense scenes as they were too disturbing. 
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World Wide Web

a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet

Ex: I spent the whole afternoon browsing the World Wide Web for new recipes. 
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clickbait
clickbait
[noun]

a sensational or misleading online content designed to attract clicks

Ex: Many websites use clickbait headlines to increase their traffic and ad revenue. 
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