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Term: Onebox

Definition

Onebox is a term used to describe a feature in digital communications and technology where relevant information is displayed in a single, compact box. It can refer to various aspects and functionalities within different contexts.

As a Noun:

Sense 1: In digital messaging platforms, a onebox is a format used to display a preview of a shared URL within the conversation.

Example Sentence: I sent her a onebox of the article we were discussing, so she could quickly see what it was about.

Sense 2: In search engines, a onebox refers to a specialized box displaying quick answers to search queries, such as weather information or stock prices.

Example Sentence: When I searched for "weather," the onebox provided me with the current temperature and forecast right on the search results page.

As a Verb:

Sense 1: To onebox (verb) is the action of embedding media or content from an external site directly into a forum post or website.

Example Sentence: I wanted to make the forum post more engaging, so I decided to onebox a YouTube video related to the topic.

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