electronic mail

Often abbreviated as 'email,' 'electronic mail' revolutionized communication by enabling fast and efficient message exchange over the internet.

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Definition

A2General

(common, informal)A method of sending messages and files using the internet.

Example

  • I received an electronic mail from my friend about the party.

B1Technical

(technical, formal)A system for transmitting text, images, and other data between computers over a network.

Example

  • The company uses electronic mail to communicate with clients and employees.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "electronic mail":

snail mailread the mailmail bomb