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| 1. | [ verb ] (computer science,telecommunications) communicate electronically on the computer | |
| Synonyms: | netmail email | |
| Examples: | "she e-mailed me the good news" |
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| Related terms: | telecommunicate spam computer_science electronic_mail mail | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that is generated at the recipient's terminal when he logs in | |
| Synonyms: | email electronic_mail | |
| Related terms: | snail_mail electronic_communication junk_e-mail freemail computer_science | |
| Similar spelling: |
email |
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