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Definition: meta


(1) In the computer field, meta defines things that embrace more than the usual. Meta means "beyond" in Greek. For example, a metafile contains all types of data. Metadata is data that describes other data. See metafile, metadata, meta tag and metaverse.

(2) For the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, see Meta Platforms.