email Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (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
    e-mail; electronic mail.
    • you cannot send packages by electronic mail
  2. verb communicate electronically on the computer
    e-mail; netmail.
    • she e-mailed me the good news

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