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noun British English pronunciation: email /ˈiːmeɪl/ 
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singularemail
pluralemails
singulare-mail
plurale-mails

or e-mail British English pronunciation: e-mail

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  1. [uncountable] a system for sending messages from one computer to another

    We communicate by email.

    Do they have email?

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    1. a.
      [uncountable] the messages that you receive by email

      She checks her email first thing every morning.

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    2. b.
      [countable] a written message sent by email

      Send me an email with the details.

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