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Glossary Entry: Chat
Definition
A chat is a method of having a written conversation over the internet. Unlike forums, chats take place in real time.
They are often built into video games or streaming services as a way of allowing people in the same virtual room to comment on what's going on. Many people who are livestreaming address the people in their stream's chat room by using "chat" as if it was a proper noun. For example, if someone is livestreaming a puzzle game and they get stuck, they may say something like "Okay chat, what am I missing here?" in order to ask their viewers for assistance.
They are often built into video games or streaming services as a way of allowing people in the same virtual room to comment on what's going on. Many people who are livestreaming address the people in their stream's chat room by using "chat" as if it was a proper noun. For example, if someone is livestreaming a puzzle game and they get stuck, they may say something like "Okay chat, what am I missing here?" in order to ask their viewers for assistance.
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