# X (formerly Twitter): what it is and how it works
> X, formerly Twitter, is a social platform for publishing and public conversation. It connects messages, replies and content from different accounts.
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# X (formerly Twitter)

X, formerly Twitter, is a social platform for publishing and public conversation. It connects messages, replies and content from different accounts

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

The name Twitter is retained as an alias and historical reference. For an organisation, it may serve as a space for information and support, depending on its [audience](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/advertising/audiencie.html) and objectives. A presence requires response and verification criteria; the speed at which a message circulates does not establish its reliability or representativeness.

Also known as

X, Twitter

Topics

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## Related concepts

- [Tweet](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/tweet.html)
- [X Ads (formerly Twitter Ads)](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/twitter-ads.html)
- [Microblog](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/microblog.html)