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MMO

American  
[em-em-oh] / ˈɛmˌɛmˈoʊ /
MMOG

abbreviation

Digital Technology.
  1. massively multiplayer online game: any online video game in which a player interacts with a large number of other players.


Usage

What is MMO-Champion? MMO-Champion is a popular internet forum where fans of the online game World of Warcraft share tips, news, and previews.

Etymology

Origin of MMO

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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"The purpose of the present study was to examine hobby -- an understudied but prevalent part of the nonwork domain -- to understand if and how MMO gaming positively enriches employees' work domain," said Shirmohammadi.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

She said she had instructed her solicitors to inform the MMO that it may be added as a co-defendant in her claim.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023

The popularity for MMO titles that support a large number of players simultaneously surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has stayed strong.

From Reuters • May 15, 2023

“Compared with an MMO, single-player games are more about providing instant gratification,” he said.

From The Verge • Jun. 23, 2022

Gregarious Simulation Systems elevated the MMO concept to an entirely new level.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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