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game with a purpose

noun

Etymology

Coined by Luis von Ahn in 2008, see citations.

Definitions

  1. A computer game that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing…

    A computer game that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing human abilities in an entertaining setting.

The neighborhood

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