Definitions of electronic communication
-
communication by computer
-
types:
- show 8 types...
- hide 8 types...
-
data communication, digital communication
electronic transmission of information that has been encoded digitally (as for storage and processing by computers)
-
e-mail, electronic mail, email
(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
-
electronic messaging, messaging
the sending and processing of e-mail by computer
-
command prompt, prompt
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
-
podcast
a digital audio file made available on the internet for playback on a mobile device or personal computer
-
ATM, asynchronous transfer mode
a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data
-
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:
-
transmission
communication by means of transmitted signals
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘electronic communication'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Look up electronic communication for the last time
Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.
