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Record 1 2010-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

In an e-mail message, instant message, or newsgroup article, a letter, word, or phrase that is encased in angle brackets and that, like an emoticon, indicates the attitude the writer takes toward what he or she has written.

OBS

For example, grin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Dans un message Usenet ou de courrier électronique, lettre, mot ou phrase entre balises d'ouverture et de fermeture qui indique l'état d'humeur du rédacteur.

OBS

Par exemple, blague.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
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