Skype

Definition

A telecommunications application and service that enables users to make voice calls, conduct video conferences, and send instant messages over the internet. Acquired by Microsoft in 2011, Skype became one of the primary platforms for remote communication.

Example Usage

Let's hop on a Skype call tomorrow morning to discuss the project.

Origin

The name derives from 'sky' and 'peer,' suggesting communication across the sky, coined by the software's Estonian founders in 2003.

Fun Fact

Skype's founder Janus Friis and Niklas Zennström also created the peer-to-peer file-sharing service Kazaa, which pioneered the technology that Skype adapted for voice over IP.

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