multi-user
Many simultaneous operators
Multi-user describes systems, software, or environments designed for simultaneous use by multiple people.
A multi-user operating system allows several people to access the same computer at once.
Multi-user games let players interact in shared virtual spaces.
The term distinguishes from single-user applications where one person has exclusive access.
Joint effort toward shared aim
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- co-authoringWriting with another person
- shared workspaceCommunal professional environment
- real-time collaborationSynchronized group work online
joint project · version control · commenting · annotations · workflow · peer review · contributions · co-creation
Official allowances granted
- accountsRecords of transactions
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
admin · guest · read-only · read-write · access control · invite · license · seat
One who attends tables
- clientOne who hires professionals
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- WANGeographically dispersed data infrastructure
- peer-to-peerServerless network architecture
host · connection · bandwidth · latency · synchronization · lobby · matchmaking · dedicated server
Vehicle control panel
- avatarsDigital or divine incarnations
- cursorsOn-screen position indicators
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- notificationsAutomated messages announcing events
online status · profile · mentions · threads · reactions · split screen · spectator mode · turn-based
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- co-authoringWriting with another person
- shared workspaceCommunal professional environment
real-time collaboration · joint project · version control · commenting · annotations · workflow · peer review · contributions · co-creation · group chat
permissions
Official allowances granted
- accountsRecords of transactions
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- loginAuthentication act or screen
credentials · admin · guest · read-only · read-write · access control · invite · license · seat · subscription
server
One who attends tables
- clientOne who hires professionals
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- WANGeographically dispersed data infrastructure
peer-to-peer · host · connection · bandwidth · latency · synchronization · lobby · matchmaking · dedicated server · cloud-based
dashboard
Vehicle control panel
- avatarsDigital or divine incarnations
- cursorsOn-screen position indicators
- chatInformal verbal exchange
notifications · online status · profile · mentions · threads · reactions · split screen · spectator mode · turn-based · queue
- software licensingsoftware license, license agreement, EULA, license key, licensee
- content controlcontent filter, parental controls, block list, age restriction, profanity filter
multi-usersingle-user
For one person only
individual · one-person · single-player · solo · standalone
multi-usersingle-user
For one person only
personal · private · individual · proprietary · exclusive