A virtual meeting room where computer users can communicate with each other in real time. People from all over the world can come together in a chat room to discuss topics of mutual interest.

A means by which a group of people can communicate with each other by computer, either in real-time or asynchronously, and where, unlike e-mail, all members of the group can read, and respond to, each communication. Mail posted in chat rooms is often themed (threaded) to facilitate its reading and administration.

A chat room is a place on the Internet where users can communicate in real time through text, or sometimes, through voice. Many chat rooms are found on web pages, but there is another common form of chat on the internet called IRC, which requires a special kind of program to access.

The informal term for a data communication channel that links computers and permits users to "converse" by sending text messages to one another in real time. Similar to the channels provided by IRC (Internet Relay Chat), chat rooms are available through online services and some electronic bulletin board systems (BBSs). Chat rooms are often devoted to a particular subject or are conducted on a certain schedule.

A lot of bingo sites have chat rooms where you can chat with other players who are online at hte same time.

A place where you can talk to another person or group of people in real time. Communication is usually through typing. Learn How To Chat

Online locations that enable real-time typewritten discussions among visitors, usually on a specific topic. Chat rooms differ from newsgroups (see below) in that messages between participants are not retained for future users to view or respond.

Internet forums which allow users to exchange (written) messages and files immediately, in real-time.

A virtual meeting space on the Internet, an intranet, or other network, used for real-time text discussions. Unlike one-to-one instant messenger applications, chat rooms enable conversations among multiple people at once.

A virtual room in which chat discussion takes place. Also referred to as chat channel.

A virtual environment that allows people to communicate instantaneously over the Internet; typically the communications are sent by typing messages that are relayed to all people in the chat room, but some chat rooms allow communication via voice or video.

A facility which allows groups of users to chat together in real time. This may occur via a private IRC Channel, or a chatroom facility installed on a WWW site.

Refers to the theoretical room in cyberspace where individuals with a similar interest "meet together" to "chat."

A chat room is a place on the Internet where people with similar interests can meet and communicate together by typing messages on their computer. People can often enter an unmoderated chat room without any verification of who they are. Problems for students can arise with chat room participants pretending to be someone they are not.

This is an online facility for real-time communication between people over the Internet. This is usually achieved through typed conversation.

A virtual chat room where people from around the world can gather to discuss certain topics, live and in real-time.

a place on the Internet or a program that is Online where people go to "chat" with other people in the room. There are many, many of these chat rooms. This can be an inexpensive way to keep up with friends and relatives.

A virtual room where people communicate with each other through the internet. They normally chat by typing messages to each other, but they may also use new technology that allows them to use their voice. In either case, they see or hear each other almost immediately. This is in contrast with email messages, which take some time to arrive.

A meeting place on the web, where people can ask question and receive information. For instance, IRC (see below) gathers thousands of people all around the globe. They actually become an international community. And they communicate as cheap as possible.

Communication between members of an online service using text. The messages are sent between members in real time (as in a conversation) by typing short statements.

An online network discussion platform to encourage and manage online text discussions over a period of time among members of special interest groups or project teams.

an on-line interactive real-time "synchronous" discussion area on the Internet.

An application like the yahoo or msn instant messenger where you can chat with other players. Present only in online Bingo Games.

This is an area of an Online service, the Internet, or a BBS where several users can meet simultaneously and exchange typed messages in real time.

is a location on the Internet where users can discuss topics of common interest by sending typed messages back and forth. The messages appear to other users as soon as they are typed.

a screen or monitor that allows you to read and send messages to other bingo players.

a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)

a common meeting place on the Internet where people can interact with each other

a facility on the web which allows you to communicate directly and instantly with other people online

a great place to meet and interact with others around the world

a great way to get a bunch of people together to chat

a live event where you read and type for all there to see and then interact in real time

a location on the Internet that people can log into

a location on your Web site that allows users to participate in real-time interactions

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an electronic room where students and/or the Instructor can talk to each other at the same time just like in a campus classroom

an environment in which users have real-time conversations with each other online

an interesting idea but something quite different from forums

an internet designated channel for interactive (public and private) discussions on specific topics at specific times

an Internet environment where you can use text to have live, real-time conversations with many people at the same time

an online discussion which takes place synchronously

an online environment where two or more people can "meet" and communicate in real time

an online forum in which users can communicate via text messages

an online meeting place

an online place where a number of people are conversing all at once by typing sentences or phrases into an entry box

an online site in which people can chat online (talk by broadcasting

an online space where two or more people can meet and type real-time messages to one another

a non-spatial environment wherein multiple participants may type and have their text reflected out to all other participants

a online community where people can chat

a place in cyberspace where you can go to chat with people from all over the world

a place on the Internet where people get together to chat

a place on the Internet where you can talk to anyone in the world

a place where lots of people can join in and talk to each other in real time

a place where you go and engage other people in real-time

a private "forum" where only buddies that are invited may attend

a real-time, unmoderated discussion group

a "room" in cyberspace where people congregate for online conversations, writing and reading messages

a scrolling text box where everyone sees what you and everyone else is typing

a site on the World Wide Web where any number of computer users can type in messages to each other (chat) in real time, creating an online conversation

a syncrounous live discussion forum, in which participant can sign on at the same time

a truly interactive technology that can add real interactivity to your web site

a virtual environment where people can communicate with others, including people they don't know, by exchanging written words or images (for example, through WAP or SMS )

a virtual location where many instant messenger applications can talk to each other

a virtual meeting place on the internet where two or more people can communicate in real time

a virtual meeting place where Washingtonians and people from all over the world can meet and talk

a virtual online room where a chat

a virtual "place" on the Internet in which members can exchange text messages in real-time

a virtual room on the Internet where people can communicate or chat with each other by typing messages

a virtual room where a chat session takes place

a virtual space that allows people to have real-time conversations across borders and time zones about a range of topics

a web application that allows two or more people to type messages to each other at the same time

a web page that runs special software that lets you type messages to one or more people

a web-page where you can 'talk' to others in real time, by typing messages into the page

a web-page where you can 'talk' to others in real time, by typing messages onto the screen

a web page which a number of people can access at the same time

a Web site, or an area of a Web site, or part of an online service like AOL (America On Line), or MSN (Microsoft Network), that allows communities of people with similar interests, but who are usually in different locations to chat online in real time

a Web site, part of a Web site, or part of an online service such as America Online, that provides a venue for communities of users with a common interest to communicate in real time

An interactive forum where you can talk in real time. The chat room is the place or location online where a chat is taking place. Many chat rooms let people discuss a common interest, like music or movies.

A dedicated area that can be created by a user in which people talk about topics that interest them. Chat rooms can be moderated or unmoderated.

A real-time electronic forum. This is a virtual room where visitors can type messages to multiple people and share ideas on a particular subject - all in real-time.

A conference or forum that allows two or more people to converse with each other at the same time by taking turns typing messages.

A virtual place for live, online/Internet conversations.

Places on the Internet where people go to "chat" with other people in a virtual room. These rooms are generally listed by topic so each user can chat to someone with similar interests. When you're in a chat room you can view all of the public conversations taking place at once on your screen.

In online Bingo, a room where players can type messages and communicate with each other.

A virtual environment used to conduct real-time text based communications.

The online area where a chat is held. Typically, it consists of a window where messages are displayed, as well as a message box where each individual can type in a response.

A web site incorporating interactive elements which allow visitors to interact with each other in real-time

Programs that allow you to talk to other people via the Internet.

An online space where two or more people can input (usually via keyboard) messages to a group of people who are logged in at the same time. Compare to Message Forum

An area online that allows users to communicate in real time by typing and posting messages that others can read and/or respond to.

A forum that provides a general category for one or more chat sessions. For example, an Engineering Workspace may have chat rooms for UI Design, Quality Review, and New Development. A Marketing Workspace may have chat rooms for PR, TV Advertisements, Print Advertisements, and more.

Service that permits users to chat with each other in real time via the computer while connected to the Internet. As a line of text is typed, the entered words display on the computer screens of other people in the same chat room. Chats typically are specific to a certain topic, such as computers or cooking. Some chat rooms support voice chats and video chats, where people can be seen and heard during the chat. 2.35, 3.32, 9.6- abbreviations, 9.8 netiquette, 9.8

An on-line forum where you can discuss a specific subject interactively with other people online.

A left-over term from AOL, in IRC, a chat room is referred to as an IRC Channel.

a place for people to talk online by typing messages to each other.

A single web site where people can communicate with one another directly.

similar to a forum, except it is in real time. It would be like instant messaging where you can talk back and forth now in real time as opposed to leaving a post or message in a forum and waiting for someone to post an answer.

An Internet service that allows multiple users to exchange written messages in real time.

A section online to chat with other online bingo players, make friends and swap tips. You can chat to other players whilst playing bingo games online at Littlewoods Bingo.

The chat room is an electronic space, typically a website or a section of an online service, where people can go to communicate online in real time. Chat rooms are often organized around specific interests, such as small business owners, gardening, etc.

When playing an online Bingo game, an area where you can communicate with other bingo players.

unsupervised areas on the Internet where anyone can join online conversations. Pupils need to be alerted to the dangers of using these rooms and given strategies for safe use.

Online 'rooms' where messages re exchanged between visitors by means of messages and responses keyed in by senders.

is an internet virtual location or place where you can go to talk to or "chat" live with others. Generally you need to install and run "chat" software in order to type questions or comments and have others read them at that moment for their possible reply. Chat rooms are potentially a great place for networking your business, much like forums and message boards; however, care must be taken in participating in the right chat rooms, as some online surfers have been known to contract online computer viruses just from chatting.

A chat room is a Web site (part of a Web site) that provides a venue for communities of users with a common interest to communicate in real time.

Internet site that allows real time discussion between two or more people.

For those who are playing online bingo with their home computer on the internet, chat rooms provide a great way for players to converse with other bingo players in real-time allowing players to read and exchange messages with other players.

You can chat online in real time in these rooms. Many to choose from.

A handy monitor or screen where you can read and exchange messages with other players.

A web site where users can type messages to one another.

A service that allows two or more parties to engage in virtually real-time text communications over the Internet.

An Internet service whereby groups of people can have live conversations (typed) over the Internet. Everything you type appears almost instantly on the computers of everyone else listening.

an online feature that gives venue for site members to communicate.

A screen displayed alongside your game where u can type in messages to other players in the room and read [exchange messages] their response in real time. As any Bingo player will tell you, probably the main reason why Bingo Halls are so popular, is the friendly sociable atmosphere. Chat Room are very simple and great fun, especially if there's a good crowd in. Plus there will often be a member of staff present in the Chat Room - generally known as the Chat Room Moderator [CRM] or Chat Moderator [CM]- to keep things moving, organise special chat room games and answer any questions you have. Note that in some sites chat is only available in some versions of the game. Oh and yes, the community!! This is probably by far the most important aspect for many bingo gamers with the gambling itself being a welcome addition to the social side of things. Virtually all online bingo game sites have a thriving community of friendly, regular players and the bingo world is one of the most varied and accomodating there is. You'll come to play bingo and keep coming back for all the friends you have made

A location on a website where users can communicate in real time and discuss a topic.

A virtual room where visitors can share their ideas and talk to a whole group of other people at one time.

Found in online Bingo halls and online casinos. A chatroom is a particular area where the players can read and swap messages in an organized manner.

A "virtual" room where people have real-time (synchronous) text communication with one another via computer. During a chat session, any user can enter text by typing on the keyboard. Most networks and on-line services offer a chat feature.

A virtual room where many users can talk about various topics.

A chat room is a 'place' on the Internet where groups of like-minded people can 'meet' to discuss subjects. It might be on a Web site, part of an ISP's own system, Internet Relay Chat (see IRC), or via some other method.

An online service that allows people to carry on a real-time conversation by typing messages to each other at their computers.

An online place to meet fellow surfers and internet users. Communication is in real time, via typing. It used to be that no one considered chat rooms to be good tools for sales sites, since it's hard to get your sales message across in such an uncontrollable medium as chat. That was before 1-800-Own-A-Car and 1-800-FLOWERS took it to the next level by doing their support via chat. Customers get to talk to a real person and the companies don't have to pay long distance charges. Chat support is now pretty common. 1-800-Own-A-Car 1-800-FLOWERS This topic is discussed at our Training Center. Please email us for one month's FREE access to ecommerce-training.com. See also Forum.

A screen displayed alongside or under yer bingo game that enables you to "chat" (send and receive text messages) with other players.

A "virtual" room where people have real-time (synchronous) communication with one another via computer. During a chat session, either user can enter text by typing on the keyboard; the entered text will then appear on the other user's monitor. Most networks and online services offer a chat feature.

A place on the Internet where people go to "chat" with other people in the room. Actually there are thousands of these Chat Rooms. The rooms are usually organized by topic. For example in a Michigan Room you would expect that most of the participants in the room are probably from Michigan or a Gay room, where the participants are usually gay. When you're in a Chat Room you can view all of the conversations taking place at once on your screen. Liberal use is made of aconyms in these rooms so you may want to study up or keep a cheat sheet with you at first. You can also get into a private chat room where only you and one or two others may talk. This can be an inexpensive way to keep up with friends and relatives who are online.

Any web address where two or more users can get together and exchange comments in real time. Most chat rooms have a particular theme, but it is not required.

A virtual room, or gathering place, for Internet users with shared interests to congregate and converse. A user enters a chat room under a screen name and types a message that is displayed to the other members in the chat room.

A real-time electronic forum; a virtual room where visitors can meet others and share ideas on a particular subject. There are chat rooms on the Internet, BBSs, and other online services.

A screen displayed alongside your game where you can type in messages to other players and read their reponses.

A chat room is a virtual room where people can communicate in real time while on the Internet. Users type their messages with a keyboard and the entered text will appear on the monitor, along with the text of the other chat room visitors.

An online discussion group which facilitates simultaneous live electronic discussion

An online forum where people can chat online in real time - usually with a certain topic of conversation. Traditionally, chat rooms are text based but they can also involve audio and video. The two major forms of chatroom are web-based programs (usually using JAVA) and the Internet Relay Chat service (IRC).

A chat room is an Internet facility that allows surfers to chat to each other in real time by typing what they want to say on the screen. What they type then appears instantaneously on the screens of the other members of that chat room.

Web page where users can interact together in real time

A screen displayed along with your game where you can type in messages and respond to other players' messages. *You can use your new bingo lingo and bingo chat shorthand knowledge here.

An area in which a user might talk to other users. All of Arcade's supported games and network Web sites have chat rooms associated with them.

place online to have a live conversation with a bunch of people sharing the same interests

You will see the chat room in the bottom left corner of the screen. This is a good place to make new bingo freinds and also see how other players are fairing.

You will see the chat room in most Online Bingo Halls. This is a good place to make new bingo friends and also see how other players are fairing.

A system where people can "chat" on a website through their Internet browser.

In online bingo this is a screen where players can send messages to each other whilst enjoying a game of bingo. All players currently on the site can read any messages sent via the chat option. Many players use abbreviations or “chat acronyms” and smilies, all of which are explained in our ‘Bingo Chat' section.

A screen in online bingo sites, using to exchange messages with other players.

An on-line facility that allows communication between e-learners using text. The messages are sent between learners in real-time as in a conversation but by typing on the computer rather than by talking.

Text-based group communication on the Internet. Multiple users can type their questions and answers for everyone to see. This form of group communication occurs in real-time. Sounds great but fairly messy for e-learning. Synchronous web-casts or threaded discussions better.

A virtual "place" offered by an online service provider in which one or more people can participate in live chat. See chat.

an electronic "room" where people use computers to talk to each other

A metaphor for a channel that allows people to communicate synchronously (in real time) via computer. Each user types messages on his or her computer and the text appears on the computer screens of others who are in the chat room.

A room, usually on the Internet, or in an Internet based program, that people can send instant text or voice messages.

A virtual "room" online that serves as a gathering place for people with like interests. Interested parties meet in chat rooms and discuss subjects related to the topic of the chat room.

The name given to a place or page in a Web site or online service where people can "chat" with each other by typing messages which are displayed almost instantly on the screens of others who are in the "chat room." Chat rooms are also called "online forums."

A location on an online service that allows users to communicate with each other about an agreed-upon topic in "real time" (or "live"), as opposed to delayed time as with email.

An area online where you can chat with other members in real-time.

A screen where you can chat with other players.

A chat room or chatroom is a term used primarily by mass media to describe any form of synchronous conferencing, occasionally even asynchronous conferencing. The term can thus mean any technology ranging from real-time online chat over instant messaging and online forums to fully immersive graphical social environments.