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Key Words - Social Media

Vocabulary
Meaning
Example

accessible
(adj)

able to be easily obtained or used
Social media is designed to be accessible through smart phones.

algorithm
(noun)

a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer
Internet search engines are based on their algorithms. 

blog
(noun)

a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style
Anybody can find a blog that suits their own interests.

convenient
(adj)

involving little trouble or effort
Shopping online has become very convenient.

feed back
(phrasal verb)

in response to something
Most online businesses want feed back from their customers, so they can improve their services.

medium
(noun)

a means by which something is communicated
The Internet has become a very important medium to access the latest information.

micro
(adj / prefix)

extremely small
The first computers didn't have microprocessors.

mobile
(noun)

personal telephone
Sarah called his mobile but he didn't answer.

narcissistic
(adj)

having an excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance
In John's opinion, most politicians are narcissistic.

phenomenon
(noun)

a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen
Social Media is a phenomenon that is hard to predict the future for.

revolutionize
(verb)

change something radically or fundamentally
Social Media has revolutionized how people in society interact with each other.

via
(preposition)

by way of / by means of
She sent the business plan via email.
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