A picture or cartoon of yourself or a favourite character that you use to represent yourself in games, on message boards or on social networking websites.

An identity, often in cartoon form, which can be chosen from a selection or created by the person using it to represent themselves in a website chatroom, etc.

A graphical representation of a real person, often seen in user profiles for online forums, social networks or chat/instant-message services. Avatars can be two-dimensional images, representing the au [..]

1784, "descent of a Hindu deity," from Sanskrit avatarana "descent" (of a deity to the earth in incarnate form), from ava- "off, down" (from PIE *au- (2) "off, away& [..]

Avatars are 2- or 3-D customized computer representations of people are also referred to as "icons" or "buddy icons" when used on Instant Messenger. Second Life, social communities or other online virtual communities.

An avatar is a computer representation of users in a computer-generated 3D world, used primarily in chat and entertainment web sites. Potential business applications include customer support, training [..]

image or personification of a person or idea.

Here are three progressive meanings for 'avatar' to show you where it came from and where it is today: A Hindu incarnation on Earth of a god.In unix, a superuser--equal in privile [..]

A graphic image that represents a person. On a phone, an avatar can be a cartoon-like graphic that serves as a visual symbol to identify different people for caller-ID purposes. More advanced types of [..]

an online representation or manifestation of a person, generally in visual form. An alternate personality on the internet. An embodiment of a person’s interactions with others in a virtual world.

Definition An avatar is an image that is used to represent who you are on a site. These avatars are shown in your profile and next to your name in a post.

An interactive representation of a human in a virtual reality environment. [Bahorsky]

Generally speaking, an avatar is the embodiment of a person or idea. However, in the computer world, an avatar specifically refers to a character that represents an online user. Avatars are commonly u [..]

[CMU, Tektronix] n. Syn. root, superuser. There are quite a few UNIX machines on which the name of the superuser account is `avatar' rather than `root'. This quirk was originated by a CMU ha [..]

A digital representation of a user in a virtual reality site.

Jensens Internet Dictionary This term refers to an interactive representation of a human in a virtual reality environment; the term was popularized by Neal Stephenson's novel "Snow Crash."

(1) A virtual representation of the player in a game. (2) A common name for the superuser account on UNIX systems. The other common name is root.

1. A graphical icon that represents a real person in a cyberspace system. When you enter the system, you can choose from a number of fanciful avatars. Sophisticated 3D avatars even change shape depending on what they are doing (e.g., walking, sitting, etc.). 2. A common name for the superuser account on UNIX systems. The other common name is root.

A graphical icon that represents a real person in a cyberspace system. When you enter the system, you can choose from a number of fanciful avatars. Sophisticated 3D avatars even change shape depending [..]

incarnation of God

A movable image that represents a person in a virtual reality environment.

In online environments, a virtual digital image representing a person. In e-learning avatars usually represent the learners. The term comes from a Sanskrit word meaning an incarnation in human form.

Graphic representation, normally of a person, which is associated with an online user for his/her identification.

An avatar is a graphic facsimile that you can use in chat rooms. Anyone who has participated in a web chat realizes that exchanging typed messages can get boring very quickly. But what if you could as [..]

a computer user’s representation of himself or herself, this may be a three-dimensional character used in virtual worlds and video games or a two-dimensional icon used in various Internet forums.

A graphic that represents the author of a piece of online content, usually in place of the author’s real photo.

the square image that represents you on your social media channels

An icon, image, or figure that you can use to represent yourself in a chat room.

The image of someone attachs to their profile, usually a social media profile. Avatars can also be icons, or whatever image someone chooses to use with their online profile. 

A picture or cartoon used to represent an individual online, in chat forums, games, social media or on other websites.

An avatar is the icon that represents the cyberspace "you." As you cruise around the Web in 3-D gaming environments or chat worlds, your avatar is the visual "handle" that enables [..]

An image used to represent the user in an electronic conversation or virtual world or a forum. They may be 2D or 3D, animated or not. Usually there are means to modify the avatar’s facial expressions [..]

An iconic graphical symbol (e.g. a cartoon character) representing the persona of an actual user in, say, a chat forum. .avi

An avatar is a graphic image or picture that represents a user.

This term refers to an interactive representation of a human in a virtual reality environment.  

(n) a new personification of a familiar idea(n) the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form

A picture or figure representing a person in an online environment.

A picture or figure representing a person in an online environment.

Common name for a super user account; often includes an identifying tag such as a picture.

 A graphical image or likeness that replaces a photo of the author of the content on a blog or other Web page.   

An icon or figure used to represent particular person in a computer game, Internet forum etc. E.g. the non-digital equivalent would be the playing pieces in a game of Monopoly - each one is a differen [..]

A graphic representation of the player used in the game, found in the upper left hand corner of the screen, sometimes called ‘character’. You can customize your avatar on the User tab.

An avatar is a personalized graphical illustration that represents a computer user, or a character or alter ego that represents that user. An avatar can be represented either in three-dimensional form [..]

From the Sanskrit अवतर or अवतार avatāraḥ, meaning "descent" (of a deity from heaven), avatar: ava, down + tarati, "he crosses." An incarnation of the cosmic, universal Christ (Vishnu, Chokmah).

An incarnation of a god on earth, usually in human, but sometimes in animal, form. The God Vishnu

Avatars of Vishnu # Avatar Comment 1 Matsya The fish 2 Kurma The tortoise 3 Varaha The boar 4 Narasimha The man-lion 5 Vamana The dwarf 6 Parashurama Rama with the axe 7 Rama The perfect man 8 Krishna [..]

A graphical representation of a user. Often an image, but it can be a cartoon-like character as well. To make the web more personal (and less anonymous), sites like Gravatar help users show their chosen avatar on many web sites. I consider this usage part of setting up a professional image.

An image that represents an account on social networks and forums.

A player character, usually customisable. Come in many flavours, occasionally including tall and blue, but none worse than that M. Night Shyamalan movie.

[Acting] based on the player's understanding of the avatar's principles and limited perspective, independent of their own.

The game character’s model or picture used to represent each player.

The image used to represent the player in online poker.

An iconic representation of a player, often used in online gameplay.

A graphical image of a user, such as used in graphical real-time Chat applications, or, a graphical personification of a computer or a computer process, intended to make the computing or network envir [..]

A photo or other visual image that represents a person online.

Your online persona and not a big blue alien. An avatar is a simple icon or figure that represents you in the online world – from an internet forum to massive multi-player online role playing games.

A specific image, picture or username that represents a person online. Avatar is mostly used on social media and within forums.

An incarnation or manifestation of Vishnu or God as the Preserver and Sustainer of the Universe. Within the anvantara or cycle stretching (according to Christian symbolism) from the Earthly Paradise ( [..]

Avatar is an Internet user’s representation of himself or herself, whether in the form of a three-dimensional model (used in computer games), a two-dimensional icon or picture (used on Internet forums and other communities), or a text construct found on early systems. The term avatar can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name [..]

(Hinduism) the incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu. The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification. * '''1886''', Robert Louis Stevenson, dedicatory letter to ''Kidnappe [..]

avatar (The earthly incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu)

In contemporary gaming and online culture, an avatar

An avatar (Sanskrit: अवतार, IAST: avatāra), a concept in Hinduism that means "descent", refers to the material appearance or incarnation of a deity on earth. The relative verb to "alight, to make one' [..]

The Avatar is the main player character and protagonist in the Ultima series of video games by Origin Systems. The character was first introduced as "The Stranger" in the 1981 role-playing video game [..]

In computing, an avatar is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. An icon or figure representing a particular person in a video game, Internet forum, etc. It ma [..]

Avatar is a term used in Hinduism for a material manifestation of a deity. Other common uses include: Avatar (computing), the graphical representation of a userOtherwise it may refer to:

Avatar is an early graphics-based multi-user highly interactive role-playing computer game, created on the University of Illinois' Control Data Corporation PLATO system in the late 1970s. It has grap [..]

Avatar is a novel by John Passarella set in the fictional universe of the U.S. television series Angel.

Avatar, marketed as James Cameron's Avatar, is a 2009 American epic science fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen La [..]

Avatar is a studio album by the indie rock band Comets on Fire. It was released in 2006 on Sub Pop.

"Avatar" is the twenty-first episode of the third season of the science fiction television series The X-Files. It premiered on the Fox network in the United States on April 26, 1996. The story for the [..]

Avatar (Sanskrit: अवतार) (from "Aerobic Vehicle for Transatmospheric Hypersonic Aerospace TrAnspoRtation") is a concept study for a robotic single-stage reusable spaceplane capable of horizontal takeo [..]

Avatar (Chinese: 流放化身), also known as Matrix Hunter (Japan DVD title & USA video title), Avatar Exile (working title), Cyber Wars (USA DVD title) is a Singaporean science fiction film directed by [..]

Avatar (Chinese: 流放化身), also known as Matrix Hunter (Japan DVD title & USA video title), Avatar Exile (working title), Cyber Wars (USA DVD title) is a Singaporean science fiction film directed by [..]

Avatar is an album by the Dutch futurepop band Angels and Agony. It was released in 2004.

Xbox Avatars are avatars and characters that represent users of the Xbox Live service on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One video game consoles, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Mobile. Avatars debuted on the Xbox 3 [..]

Avatar (March 10, 1972 – December 3, 1992) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 1975 Belmont Stakes. He was bred and raced by San Antonio, Texas businessman Arthur A. Seel [..]

Avatar was an American underground newspaper published in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1967-1968. The newspaper's first issues were published from the headquarters of Broadside magazine in Cambridge.

An avatar (Sanskrit: अवतार, IAST: avatāra), a concept in Hinduism that means "descent", refers to the material appearance or incarnation of a deity on earth. The relative verb to "alight, to make one' [..]

Avatar, marketed as James Cameron's Avatar, is a 2009 American epic science fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen La [..]

Avatar, marketed as James Cameron's Avatar, is a 2009 American epic science fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen La [..]

Avatar is a Swedish heavy metal band, formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2001. The band has released seven studio albums, the most recent being Avatar Country in 2018. The band has had some success on US [..]

Avatar, marketed as James Cameron's Avatar, is a 2009 American epic science fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen La [..]

Avatar is a lost Italian silent film from 1916, directed by Carmine Gallone. In the UK it was also known as The Magician. It was produced by Società Italiana Cines.

Avatar, first published in 1856, is a Fantastique 19th century short story by French writer Théophile Gautier.

A.V.A.T.A.R. MUD is a free, online, massively multiplayer, fantasy, text-based role-playing game (or MUD), set in a real-time virtual environment. It combines elements of role-playing games, hack and [..]

Avatar is a Swedish heavy metal band, formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2001. The band has released seven studio albums, the most recent being Avatar Country in 2018. The band has had some success on US [..]

Avatar is the third album released by Swedish metal band Avatar, on November 20, 2009. It is the last album to feature the guitarist Simon Andersson before he left the band in December 2011.

The term used to refer to the graphical representation of a person’s alter ego, common in many role playing games and social networking sites.

A graphic image that represents a person. Animated avatars use far less bandwidth than streaming video, saving money on data charges.