e

e

(E') n.

a mathematical number defined as a definite integral from 0 to 1 of 1 / t, approximately 2.718281828459045. e is the base of the exponential function and common logarithms.

e-

(E') Prefix.
electronic; based on computer data formats: e-mail; e-commerce; e-learning; e-business; e-service; e-government; e-paper; e-cash.

also, E-.

E (SAS word)

Line command.

Format. Scientific notation.

Informat. Alias for F.

Constant marker. Separates mantissa from exponent in scientific notation.

e-mail

(E' mAl) n.

1. electronic mail; a system of electronic communication by which a message is delivered separately across a network from a sender to a recipient, who receives the message by checking a list of incoming messages.

2. an e-mail message.

also, email.