This paper presents a broad review of literature pertaining to virtual teams, groups, and meetings and summarizes prior research in this area. Additionally, it discusses the definitions used by other researchers in application to virtual teams, groups, and meetings and shows how the three dimensions of time, distance, and culture do not address the key distinguishing factors defining virtual activities. The paper proposes measuring the amount of electronically mediated communication and the amount of face-to-face communication as a means of categorizing "virtual" groups. Given higMow measures on these two dimensions, the resulting type of group is described. Finally, the paper proposes how measurement of these dimensions could lead to helpful research both enriching group theory and practitioners making decisions regarding how best to design "virtual" group, teams, and meetings for their organizations.