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electronic mail

DEFINITIONS OF: electronic mail

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n (computer science) a system of 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

“you cannot send packages by electronic mail
Synonyms:
e-mail, email
Antonyms:
snail mail
any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service
Types:
freemail
a service providing free email delivery in exchange for exposure to advertising
junk e-mail, spam
unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk)
Type of:
electronic communication
communication by computer
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