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mailing

mail·ing [ máyling ]


noun  (plural mail·ings)
Definition:
 
1. act of sending by mail: the act of sending items for delivery by mail

2. something sent by mail: a letter, card, or package sent by mail
send out a mailing advertising the service

3. batch of letters: mail sent by one sender at one time
a big mailing to her constituents



adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to mail: suitable for or associated with mail
a mailing label
mailing costs

[Late 19th century. <mail1]
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