Email: meaning, definitions and examples
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[ ˈiːmeɪl ]
communication
An electronic message sent over a computer network, typically consisting of text, images, or files.
Synonyms
correspondence, electronic mail, message.
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Commonly used for all types of electronic mail communication, both formal and informal settings.
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| electronic mail |
More formal term for email, often used in official documents or technical contexts.
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| message |
General term that can refer to any kind of communication, including text messages, social media messages, and emails.
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| correspondence |
Used in more formal settings, often referring to a series of communications, not just one message.
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Examples of usage
- I received an email from my boss this morning.
- Please send me an email with the details.
Translations
Translations of the word "email" in other languages:
🇮🇳 ईमेल
🇺🇦 електронна пошта
🇯🇵 メール
🇪🇸 correo electrónico
🇹🇷 e-posta
🇰🇷 이메일
🇸🇦 بريد إلكتروني
🇨🇳 电子邮件
🇸🇮 e-pošta
🇮🇸 tölvupóstur
🇰🇿 электрондық пошта
🇬🇪 ელ.ფოსტა
🇦🇿 elektron poçt
🇲🇽 correo electrónico
Etymology
The term 'email' is a shortening of electronic mail, which began in the 1960s as a way to send messages between users on the same computer. With the advent of the internet, email became a widely used form of communication, revolutionizing the way people interacted online.