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ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Any type of device that stores and allows distribution or use of electronic information. This includes television, radio, Internet, fax, CDROMs, DVD, and any other electronic medium. Contrast to print media.  TLD Example:

ELECTRONIC MEETING SYSTEM (EMS)

An electronic method of conducting any and all activities that can occur in a face-to-face meeting or telephone conference call. It facilitates participation, problem-solving and decision-making. See also Group Decision Support System

ELECTRONIC POINT OF SALE (EPOS)

An electronic method of retail checkout. Usually self-contained. The system involved is typically capable of all tasks of a store checkout counter: payments by bank or credit cards, transactions verification, sales reporting,

ELECTRONIC PORTAL

An integrated electronic interface where a sponsoring financial institution or EXCHANGE provides clients with access to a broad range of market information, research, quotes/ pricing, analytics, and/or trade execution.

ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT (E-PROCUREMENT)

Obtaining, or procuring, goods and services by internet or a company’s intranet as well as applying tighter fiscal controls over spending and product preferences. This process typically streamlines all aspects of the

ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING

Involves written information handled through digital media (diskettes, CDROMs, DVDs, portable document files (PDF)), or online over the internet or other networks. Encompasses the entire process of bringing information from concept to

ELECTRONIC PURSE

Enclosed in a single card such as debit card or credit card , it is a smart card with an embedded microchip. It provides multiple uses, especially for types of payments.

ELECTRONIC RECORD

A collection of data, managed and processed to become information. It is collection by electronic processes. Known also as machine readable record.

ELECTRONIC RETAILING

Retailing done electronically: purchases, including grocery and supermarket items. The execution of commerce specifically for retail.

ELECTRONIC RIGHTS

Copyrighting electronically. Whether any copyright notice is given or not, any and all information generated on the internet, including personal emails, is automatically copyrighted. Initially involved published material extended to electronic publishing.

ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION

Internet sale and download distribution of computer software. The buyer can download purchased software, and its associated documentation, after electronically paying through a verified bank or credit card.

ELECTRONIC TICKET (E-TICKET)

Electronic airline, train, or any type of travel-ticket. Using personal id and ticket code, the traveler retrieves the ticket at a machine or travel service agent. Refer also to paperless ticket.

ELECTRONIC TRANSFER

Online process of moving any funds from any one account to any other account. It can take various forms, including a retail purchase by credit or debit card, or bill paying automatically

ELECTRONICS

Refers to electronic devices and technologies. Typically, refers to their study.

ELECTROPLATING

The process is used by electrolysis in an electrolytic cell. It is the layering of metal as a deposit on a metal or non-metal electrode. .

ELEMENT

1. In General, it is a term used to describe a basic principle or a fundamental part. 2. In Chemistry and Physics, it is a term that categorizes unique, distinguishable, basic matter.

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