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Definition: threads


(1) For parallel processing, see multithreading.

(2) For message sequences, see threaded email and message thread.

(3) (Threads) Meta's social network that is tightly integrated into Instagram. Launched in July 2023, Threads uses the Instagram user name and close friends list. The service is similar to X/Twitter with direct messages (DMs) and private groups; however, due to Instagram's huge subscriber base, Threads is expected to be major competition. With 100 million downloads in under a week, it became the fastest-growing app to date. However, one week after its launch, Threads daily traffic dropped in half. Time will tell. See Meta and Instagram.