Electronic Mail (Noun)
Meaning
(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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Electronic mail has become an essential tool for communication in the modern business world.
- The company's electronic mail system was hacked, resulting in a major security breach.
- She checked her electronic mail account every morning to stay up-to-date with her colleagues.
- The professor asked his students to submit their assignments via electronic mail to facilitate grading.
- The company's customer service team responds to all inquiries received through electronic mail within 24 hours.