Inbox vs. Outbox

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Difference Between Inbox and Outbox
Inboxnoun
A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
Outboxnoun
A box holding papers to be transmitted to others, eg, by mail.
Inboxnoun
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose.
Outboxnoun
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, for electronic mail.
Inboxnoun
(figuratively) The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.
The kids, my ex, my parents, the job, bills — my inbox is full.Outboxverb
To box better than.
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Inboxverb
(transitive) To put (something) in someone's inbox.
I just inboxed you the presentation.Inboxverb
(transitive) To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.