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email

US /ˈiːmeɪl/

noun, verb Foundation · A2 Văn phòng

Definition

(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

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

I will email the documents to you today.

Synonyms

  • electronic mailhaving a meaning similar to email
  • messagea communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

Collocations

  • Easy send an email
    to transmit or dispatch regarding an email
  • Medium email attachment
    to email attachment, meaning to communicate electronically on the computer
  • Hard email confirmation
    to email confirmation, meaning to communicate electronically on the computer
  • Very Hard bounce back email notification
    to bounce back email notification, meaning to spring back; spring away from an impact

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