email

noun

1. a system for sending messages from one individual to another via telecommunications links between computers or terminals using dedicated software: Communication by email is almost instantaneous.
2. a message sent by email: Send me an email about that idea, and I’ll get back to you.

verb (used with object)

3. to send a message to by email: When you email me, don’t forget to attach the documents.

1. A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network. E-mail is asynchronous and does not require the receiver of the message to be online at the time the message is sent or received. E-mail also allows a user to distribute messages to large numbers of recipients instantaneously.
2. A message or messages sent or received by such a system.