When discussing social media, it is often assumed
that there is an inherent understanding of the topic that is being discussed,
and while it may seem obvious, there is actually no widely accepted definition
of the term. That being said, it is important to know and understand the
context in which the term is being used. I will be using the following definition
while discussing social media throughout this blog:
Noun; treated as singular or
plural; Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content
or to participate in social networking.
So, with this definition, social media is defined as
any website or application that allows people to interact with others. It is a
way to connect whether it is through images, videos, text posts, interactives,
direct messaging, and even verbal communication. You can break down the term to
uncover its meaning as well:
Social: refers to interacting with
other people by sharing and receiving information.
Media:
refers to the instrument of communication.
By putting these two terms together, we can infer
that social media means communicating/interacting with others through media.
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