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Minecraft terminology 
Technological convergence = When a piece of hardware takes on the functions of others. An all in one device.
Production = planning, developing and making a product.
Distribution = all the processes linked to delivering the product to the audience.
Circulation = the number of copies that are sold.
Consumption equals the way products are used by the audience/consumer.
Conglomerate ownership = ownership by a company that owns numerous other companies.
Vertical integration = The merging of two businesses that are at different stages of production.
Diversification equals the process of the company and lodging or varying its range of production.



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