DOT

  1. Single pixel on a matrix display.
  2. Single small dot on a dot matrix printer print out.
  3. Period separating related pieces of information on the Internet such as www.computerhope.com.
  4. In a RPG or MMORPG a DOT is short for Damage Over Time and is a type of spell or other damage that causes a player or creature in a game harm for a short period of a time. For example, a player hit by a poison spell could be poisoned for several seconds unless they are cured.

Also see: Game definitions, Period