English > electronic mail: 1 sense > noun 1, communication| 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" |
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| Synonyms | e-mail, email |
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| Category | computer science, computing | The branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures |
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| Narrower | freemail | A service providing free email delivery in exchange for exposure to advertising |
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| spam, junk e-mail | unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk) |
| Broader | electronic communication | communication by computer |
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| Opposite | snail mail | Any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service |
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| Spanish | correo electrónico, correo-e, correo, e-mail, email, emilio |
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| Catalan | adreça electrònica, correu electrònic, e-mail, email |
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