Facebook

Definition

Facebook is a popular global social networking site where users can post comments, share photographs and links to news or other interesting content on the web, play games, chat live, stream live video and even conduct business.

Related terms

Social Media: Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Data Privacy: Refers to the aspect of information technology that deals with the ability an organization or individual has to determine what data in a computer system can be shared with third parties.

Algorithm: A process or set of rules followed by a computer in performing problem-solving operations. In context of Facebook, it's used to determine what content is shown on your news feed.