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E-mail

(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; "you cannot send packages by electronic mail"

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Broadcast noun · 86% connection

A casting or throwing seed in all directions, as from the hand in sowing.

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Cipher noun · 86% connection

A character [0] which, standing by itself, expresses nothing, but when placed at the right hand of a whole number, increases its value…

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Compression noun · 86% connection

The act of compressing, or state of being compressed.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Media and communication, Communication theory.

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Computer simulation noun · 86% connection

(computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal proce…

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Cypher n. & v. · 86% connection

See Cipher.

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Data encryption noun · 86% connection

(computer science) the encryption of data for security purposes

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Dedication noun · 86% connection

The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation…

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Email noun · 86% connection

(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that…

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Encoding noun · 86% connection

the activity of converting data or information into code

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encryption noun · 86% connection

A way of scrambling information so only authorised people can read it.

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Inscription noun · 86% connection

The act or process of inscribing.

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Mail noun · 86% connection

A spot.

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Message noun · 86% connection

Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.

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Packet noun · 86% connection

A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel; as, a packet of letters.

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Radiogram noun · 86% connection

a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)

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Sext noun · 86% connection

The office for the sixth canonical hour, being a part of the Breviary.

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Simulation noun · 86% connection

The act of simulating, or assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true; -- distinguished from dissimulation, which disguises o…

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Telegram noun · 86% connection

A message sent by telegraph; a telegraphic dispatch.

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Architecture noun · 78% connection

The art or science of building; especially, the art of building houses, churches, bridges, and other structures, for the purposes of c…