| NOUN | communication | electronic mail, e-mail, email | (computer science) a system of world-wide / world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in |
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| Meaning | (computer science) a system of world-wide / world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in. | |
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| Example | "you cannot send packages by electronic mail" | |
| Synonyms | e-mail, email | |
| Category | computer science, computing | The branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures |
| Narrower | freemail | A service providing free email delivery in exchange for exposure to advertising |
| spam, junk e-mail | unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk) | |
| Broader | electronic communication | communication by computer |
| Opposite | snail mail | Any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service |
| Spanish | correo electrónico, correo-e, correo, e-mail, email, emilio | |
| Catalan | adreça electrònica, correu electrònic, e-mail, email | |
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