"Search query" refers to a request to obtain data and/or information based on one or more criteria. In certain embodiments, a search query may be initiated by a user and may include criteria provided using user input. A search query generally results in a response message to the user or entity that initiated the search query. The response message may include results that satisfy the criteria of the search query or an empty result set if no criteria satisfy the search query. … more "Search query" refers to a request to obtain data and/or information based on one or more criteria. In certain embodiments, a search query may be initiated by a user and may include criteria provided using user input. A search query generally results in a response message to the user or entity that initiated the search query. The response message may include results that satisfy the criteria of the search query or an empty result set if no criteria satisfy the search query.

"Hangout" refers to an establishment, especially for meals, recreation, socializing or entertainment. (Search "hangout" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2022. Web. Accessed 7 June 2022. Modified.) Examples of a hangout include, but are not limited to a place, a location, an establishment, a business, a facility, a site, a venue, a locale, a meeting place, a park, hangout, a fitness center, a gathering place, a joint, a club, a bar, a nightclub, a social hall, a church, a sports venue, a sporting event, a shopping mall, an amusement park, or the like. … more "Hangout" refers to an establishment, especially for meals, recreation, socializing or entertainment. (Search "hangout" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2022. Web. Accessed 7 June 2022. Modified.) Examples of a hangout include, but are not limited to a place, a location, an establishment, a business, a facility, a site, a venue, a locale, a meeting place, a park, hangout, a fitness center, a gathering place, a joint, a club, a bar, a nightclub, a social hall, a church, a sports venue, a sporting event, a shopping mall, an amusement park, or the like.

"Communication session" refers to a set of communication messages and/or responses between a sender and a receiver from an initiation event to a termination event. The messages and responses may travel over any communication medium included wired and/or wireless interconnects. The communication session may exchange messages and responses in a synchronous or an asynchronous manner. Generally, a sender initiates a communication session and either the sender or the receiver can terminate the communication session. In certain embodiments, the communication session is conducted using electronic messages and/or signals and/or computing devices. … more "Communication session" refers to a set of communication messages and/or responses between a sender and a receiver from an initiation event to a termination event. The messages and responses may travel over any communication medium included wired and/or wireless interconnects. The communication session may exchange messages and responses in a synchronous or an asynchronous manner. Generally, a sender initiates a communication session and either the sender or the receiver can terminate the communication session. In certain embodiments, the communication session is conducted using electronic messages and/or signals and/or computing devices.

"Tentative relationship" refers to a relationship that may be provisional, temporary, uncertain, and/or short lived. a tentative relationship may be one that is subject to one or more conditions, criteria, or requirements being met. (Search "tentative" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2022. Web. Accessed 23 June 2022. Modified.) … more "Tentative relationship" refers to a relationship that may be provisional, temporary, uncertain, and/or short lived. a tentative relationship may be one that is subject to one or more conditions, criteria, or requirements being met. (Search "tentative" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2022. Web. Accessed 23 June 2022. Modified.)

"Geographic search query" refers to a search query for which the criteria of the search query includes at least some geographic area. In one embodiment, the geographic area may be a geographic area within a predefined radius of a user. … more "Geographic search query" refers to a search query for which the criteria of the search query includes at least some geographic area. In one embodiment, the geographic area may be a geographic area within a predefined radius of a user.

"Check-out message" refers to any message, signal, or indicator that is configured to communicate or convey that the sender is not present or is unavailable for a particular event or activity or at a particular location. … more "Check-out message" refers to any message, signal, or indicator that is configured to communicate or convey that the sender is not present or is unavailable for a particular event or activity or at a particular location.

"Check-in message" refers to any message, signal, or indicator that is configured to communicate or convey that the sender is present or available for a particular event or activity or at a particular location. … more "Check-in message" refers to any message, signal, or indicator that is configured to communicate or convey that the sender is present or available for a particular event or activity or at a particular location.

"Work shift" refers to a period of time on one or more days during which a user, often an employee, is assigned to be at their position or post performing their assigned duties. … more "Work shift" refers to a period of time on one or more days during which a user, often an employee, is assigned to be at their position or post performing their assigned duties.

"Event" refers to any activity that occurs at a specific time and/or place. In certain embodiments, an event can also have a predefined duration. An event can last a few minutes, hours, or days, weeks, or months. … more "Event" refers to any activity that occurs at a specific time and/or place. In certain embodiments, an event can also have a predefined duration. An event can last a few minutes, hours, or days, weeks, or months.

"Presence status" refers to a state or condition in relation to being present or not present at a particular location. The location can be physical or virtual. … more "Presence status" refers to a state or condition in relation to being present or not present at a particular location. The location can be physical or virtual.

"Hangout-centric event" refers to an event for which a hangout is the main or central component and/or aspect for the event. Often a hangout-centric event is an event that is hosted at or by a hangout and/or is sponsored by the hangout. … more "Hangout-centric event" refers to an event for which a hangout is the main or central component and/or aspect for the event. Often a hangout-centric event is an event that is hosted at or by a hangout and/or is sponsored by the hangout.

"Acceptance" refers to a signal, message, or indicator that communicates that a request is approved, acknowledged, and/or accepted. An acceptance can be communicated using any communication message, signal, gesture, and/or indicator. … more "Acceptance" refers to a signal, message, or indicator that communicates that a request is approved, acknowledged, and/or accepted. An acceptance can be communicated using any communication message, signal, gesture, and/or indicator.

"Friend request" refers to a request from a sender to enter a friendship relationship with a receiver. Often the sender and receivers are both people. In certain embodiments, one or both of the sender and receivers may not be a person. … more "Friend request" refers to a request from a sender to enter a friendship relationship with a receiver. Often the sender and receivers are both people. In certain embodiments, one or both of the sender and receivers may not be a person.

"Predefined geographic area" refers to a physical area on the earth having a size and/or shape that is predefined. In certain embodiments, a predefined geographic area may be measured as a circle that extends for a predefined radius out from a user. … more "Predefined geographic area" refers to a physical area on the earth having a size and/or shape that is predefined. In certain embodiments, a predefined geographic area may be measured as a circle that extends for a predefined radius out from a user.

"Hangout invitation" refers to an invitation from a person or entity to join together in a social gathering at a particular hangout. Typically, the hangout referenced in the invitation will be a single hangout that can be uniquely identified. … more "Hangout invitation" refers to an invitation from a person or entity to join together in a social gathering at a particular hangout. Typically, the hangout referenced in the invitation will be a single hangout that can be uniquely identified.

"User request" refers to any request made by a user. Often the user request is made using a user interface and includes user input. … more "User request" refers to any request made by a user. Often the user request is made using a user interface and includes user input.

"Friendship" refers to a particular kind of relationship between two people or between a person and an organization or entity. Typically, a friendship between two people implies a commitment between the two people to support and help each other through a bond of mutual affection. … more "Friendship" refers to a particular kind of relationship between two people or between a person and an organization or entity. Typically, a friendship between two people implies a commitment between the two people to support and help each other through a bond of mutual affection.

"Friend" refers to a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. (Search "friend" on google.com. Oxford Languages, 2022. Web. 23 June 2022.) … more "Friend" refers to a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. (Search "friend" on google.com. Oxford Languages, 2022. Web. 23 June 2022.)

"Owner" refers to a person who owns, co-owns, an organization, such as a company. Often an owner has legal right to the ownership of the organization. Examples of an owner include, but are not limited to, a sole proprietor, member, member owner, partner, associate, share holder, chief executive officer, manager, president or the like. … more "Owner" refers to a person who owns, co-owns, an organization, such as a company. Often an owner has legal right to the ownership of the organization. Examples of an owner include, but are not limited to, a sole proprietor, member, member owner, partner, associate, share holder, chief executive officer, manager, president or the like.

"Host" refers to a person who works at, or for, an organization, such as a company and performs one or more hosting services. Examples of a host include, but are not limited to, a bar tender, a waiter, a waitress, a disc jockey, a master of ceremonies, a performer, a shop keeper, a clerk, or the like. … more "Host" refers to a person who works at, or for, an organization, such as a company and performs one or more hosting services. Examples of a host include, but are not limited to, a bar tender, a waiter, a waitress, a disc jockey, a master of ceremonies, a performer, a shop keeper, a clerk, or the like.