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Online Media

43 Words

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account
1.
a
ccount
Noun

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.

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password
2.
pass
word
Noun

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

Don't forget to change your password regularly for security.

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social bookmarking
Noun

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

I use social bookmarking to keep track of all the articles I want to read later.

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site
4.
site
Noun

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

The construction workers cleared the site for the new office building.

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online poll
Noun

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

I answered a quick online poll about my favorite movie genre.

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blog
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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

She started a travel blog to share her adventures around the world.

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blog
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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

She started a travel blog to share her adventures around the world.

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web newspaper
Noun

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

I prefer reading the web newspaper because it is always up-to-date with the latest news.

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link
log
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

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

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blo
gos
phere
Noun

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

The blogosphere has become a powerful platform for people to express their opinions on various topics.

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home page
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home page
Noun

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

She visited the home page to find the latest updates.

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browser
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brow
ser
Noun

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

Google Chrome is the most popular browser worldwide.

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browser history
Noun

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

You can check your browser history to find that article you read yesterday.

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landing page
Noun

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

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

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web tracking
Noun

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

Many online stores use web tracking to see which products are being viewed the most.

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cookie
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coo
kie
Noun

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

He enjoyed a soft and buttery shortbread cookie with a cup of tea.

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bookmark
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book
mark
Verb

to store the address of a file, website, etc. for faster and easier access

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web page
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web page
Noun

all the information in one part of a website

He bookmarked his favorite web page to easily access it later.

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search engine
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search engine
Noun

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

She used a search engine to find recipes for dinner.

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surf
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surf
Verb

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique.

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user group
Noun

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

She joined a user group online to get help with troubleshooting her computer software.

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visit
22.
vi
sit
Verb

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

I love to visit my uncle because he tells great stories.

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live blog
Noun

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

I followed the live blog to stay updated on the election results as they came in.

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thread
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thread
Noun

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

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blog post
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blog post
Noun

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

I read a really interesting blog post about healthy eating yesterday.

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blog
roll
Noun

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

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

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bulletin board
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bulletin board
Noun

a display board used for posting notices, announcements, or other informational materials

The bulletin board in the classroom displayed the daily schedule.

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search bar
Noun

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

I used the search bar to find the recipe for chocolate cake.

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online forum
Noun

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

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

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subscription
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subs
crip
tion
Noun

an agreement or consent given by signing one's name

The contract required a subscription at the bottom.

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platform
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plat
form
Noun

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

He checked the platform number on his ticket before heading towards his train.

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feedback
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feed
back
Noun

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

She received positive feedback on her presentation.

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premium
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pre
mium
Adjective

having superior quality or value

The premium leather used in the luxury car's interior added an extra level of sophistication and comfort.

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fee
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fee
Noun

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

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eBay
35.
eBay
Verb

to buy or sell an item that has been auctioned on eBay

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download
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down
load
Verb

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

She downloaded the app to keep track of her daily activities.

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upload
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up
load
Verb

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

After editing the photo, she will upload it to her online portfolio.

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news
feed
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

I checked my newsfeed to see what was happening with my friends today.

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username
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u
ser
name
Noun

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

His username is a combination of his initials and birth year.

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page
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page
Noun

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

I turned the page to continue reading the story in the book.

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skip
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skip
Verb

to jump quickly and slightly while walking

She couldn't contain her excitement and started to skip down the street.

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World Wide Web
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World Wide Web
Noun

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

I spent the whole afternoon browsing the World Wide Web for new recipes.

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click
bait
Noun

a sensational or misleading online content designed to attract clicks

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

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