Inbox
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000582
The primary interface or folder within an email client or messaging application where new, incoming messages are received and displayed. It serves as the default destination for all unread correspondence, presenting items chronologically or by conversation thread. Users can read, reply to, delete, or move messages from the inbox to other folders for archival or organization, a process governed by protocols like IMAP or POP3.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000582 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Internet",
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