e-commerce

e-commerce, short for electronic commerce, refers to the process of buying and selling goods or services over the internet. It allows individuals and businesses to conduct transactions online without the need for a physical store. eCommerce includes activities such as online shopping for physical products, purchasing digital goods like e-books and software, booking services such as travel or food delivery, and even business-to-business transactions. 

It also enables consumer-to-consumer sales through platforms where individuals can sell directly to others. In simple terms, e-commerce is a digital marketplace that makes it easier and faster for people and businesses to trade using computers or smartphones.