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Dictionary of Computers - chat
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On the Internet, the real-time exchange of messages between users of a particular system. Chat allows people who are geographically far apart to type messages to each other that are sent and received instantly. Chat or instant messaging may be offered in a dedicated application program such as Microsoft Messenger or may be a facility offered as one component of a software application such as in some multiplayer on-line games.
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