Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
online — on line , on line on line adj. 1. 1 (Computers) connected by a communications line to a computer. Opposite of {off line}. Syn: online, on line(predicate). [WordNet 1.5] 2. [prenominal] being in progress now; ongoing; as, on line editorial… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
online — adjective Date: 1950 connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (as the Internet) < an online database >; also done while connected to such a system < online shopping > • online… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Online dating service — Online dating or Internet dating is a dating system which allows individuals, couples and groups to make contact and communicate with each other over the Internet, usually with the objective of developing a personal, romantic, or sexual… … Wikipedia
Online shopping — is the process whereby consumers directly buy goods or services from a seller in real time, without an intermediary service, over the Internet. It is a form of electronic commerce. An online shop, eshop, e store, Internet shop, webshop, webstore … Wikipedia
Online ethnography — refers to a number of related online research methods that adapt ethnographic methods to the study of the communities and cultures created through computer mediated social interaction. As modifications of the term ethnography, online ethnography… … Wikipedia
Online gaming in the People's Republic of China — represents one of the largest and fastest growing Internet business sectors in the country. With 457 million Internet users currently active in the PRC, the country now has the largest online user base in world, of which two thirds engage in… … Wikipedia
Online and offline — Online redirects here. For other uses, see Online (disambiguation). The terms online and offline (also stylized as on line and off line ) have specific meanings in regard to computer technology and telecommunications. In general, online indicates … Wikipedia
Online casino — Online casinos, also known as virtual casinos or Internet casinos, are online versions of traditional ( brick and mortar ) casinos. Online casinos enable gamblers to play and wager on casino games through the Internet. Online casinos generally… … Wikipedia
Online creation — Online Creation, also referred to as OLC, Online Coding, Online Building, and online editing, is a software feature of MUDs that allows users to edit a virtual world from within the game itself. In the absence of online creation, content is… … Wikipedia
Online DVD rental — Online DVD rentals allow a person to rent DVDs by mail. Generally, all interaction between the renter and the rental company takes place through the company s website.How it worksMost companies operate on the following model: *The customer joins… … Wikipedia
Online counseling — is the provision of professional mental health counseling services concerns via the Internet. Services are typically offered via email, real time chat, and video conferencing.[1] Some clients use online counseling in conjunction with traditional… … Wikipedia
