web beacon
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noun Digital Technology.
a very small graphic image or other object embedded in an HTML-formatted web page or email, used to track the online actions and activity of users: Web beacons that monitor customer preferences.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Also called web bug .
Words nearby web beacon
Web 2.0, web address, webapp, Webb, web-based, web beacon, webbed, webbed fingers, webbed neck, webbie, webbing
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