m-commerce

American

[em-kom-ers] / ˈɛmˌkɒm ərs /

noun

business that is conducted on the internet through the use of cell phones or other wireless, handheld electronic devices.

m-commerce British

/ ˈɛmˌkɒmɜːs /

noun

business transactions conducted on the internet using a mobile phone

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Etymology

Origin of m-commerce

First recorded in 1995–2000; m(obile) + commerce

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They both ended up playing for the Buffalos before transferring, Rice to USC and Miller to Texas A&M-Commerce.

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He will face a UC Davis secondary that intercepted three passes in last week’s 48-10 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce.

From Seattle Times

Roberts scored 19 points and Texas A&M-Commerce beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 84-80 on Thursday night.

From Seattle Times

Roberts added 21 and sank a jumper with five seconds left to rally Texas A&M-Commerce to a 72-71 victory over Nicholls on Monday night.

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Roberts made a layup with one second left to rally Texas A&M-Commerce to a 77-76 victory over Houston Christian on Saturday.

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