<messaging> A function of some word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word) that produces multiple instances of a document by substituting different text strings from a database in place of certain field markers. This is often done with envelopes, resumes, spam, and various other mass mailings.
http://mtroyal.ab.ca/programs/academserv/ADC/workshops/staff/mail_merge/mail_merge_tutorial.html.
(2002-07-26)
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Nearby terms: mail gateway « mail hub « mailing list « mail merge » mail path » .mailrc » mail server
