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[ee-meyl]
noun
a system for sending messages to one or more recipients via telecommunications links between computers using dedicated software or a web-based service.
Communication by email is almost instantaneous.
a message sent by email.
Send me an email about that idea, and I'll get back to you.
an address at which a person can receive email messages.
He’s got my phone number and email in case he needs to contact me.
verb (used with object)
to send (a message or file) to (a person or organization) by email: I emailed the company but haven’t heard back yet.
He emailed his response to the invitation.
I emailed the company but haven’t heard back yet.
verb (used without object)
to send an email; communicate by email or exchange emails: We emailed back and forth for three weeks before actually meeting.
She emailed to say she’ll be on vacation next week.
We emailed back and forth for three weeks before actually meeting.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of email1
Example Sentences
The next day, a statement arrives from a GHF email address, which isn't attributed to any named press officer and contains no numbers to reach its media operation.
It was only after repeated emails to both Facewatch and Home Bargains that she eventually found there had been an allegation of theft of about £10 worth of toilet rolls on 8 May.
In 2017 several British newspapers printed details of leaked emails in which Beckham allegedly criticised the honours system and the honours committee.
“Once again, we thank Kim for her service. Her decision to put the museum first is to be applauded and appreciated,” Bunch wrote in his email to staff.
“The lack of guidance for small businesses and those who work in the area are being swept up in this blanket policy with no explanation or details,” she wrote in an email.
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