mailing US
ˈmeɪlɪŋ
See also: posting (UK)
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Definition of mailing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationUSactivity of sending items by postUS
  • Mailing is essential for our business operations.
posting
2.
mailUSbatch of items sent by mailUS
  • We received a large mailing from the office..
consignment dispatch shipment

Adjective

1.
postalrelated to the process of sending mail
  • The mailing list was updated regularly.
postal
2.
communicationinvolving the preparation of mail for dispatch
  • She handled the mailing tasks efficiently.
dispatching postal sending
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Images of mailing

  • mailing: batch of items sent by mail
    batch of items sent by mail

Expressions with mailing

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location to which mail is sent
Please update your mailing address to receive the package.
collection of names for sending information
The company updated its mailing list regularly.
advertising material sent by mail to many people
The company sent a mailing shot to all its customers.
official paper showing something was sent by mail
She kept the certificate of mailing for her records.
marketing method sending promotional messages straight to selected people by mail
The company relies on direct mailing to reach local customers.
card for sending messages by post without envelope
She sent a mailing-card to her friend overseas.

Origin of mailing

Middle English, mail (bag) + -ing (action)

Terms with mailing included in their meaning

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postal building
building for mailing letters and buying stamps
mailing
paper cover for mailing letters
mailing card
rectangular card, often with a picture, for mailing messages
business
official mailing address for a business
shipping
fee for packaging and mailing an order
mailing
large envelope with protective padding inside
communication
stop receiving emails from a mailing list
mailing
small sticker or tag showing a postal or contact address for items

Examples of mailing in a sentence

  • She prepared the mailing for the charity event.
  • The mailing included several important documents.
  • She printed the mailing labels for the packages.
  • The mailing address was incorrect on the form.
  • The mailing list was updated monthly.
  • She organized the mailing labels meticulously.

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  1. French:envoi postal, postal, ...
  2. German:Postversand, Versand, ...
  3. Italian:spedizione, postale, ...
  4. Spanish:correo postal, postal, ...
  5. Portuguese:correio, postal, ...
  6. Chinese:邮寄, 邮寄的, ...
  7. Japanese:郵便, 郵送, ...
  8. Arabic:مُراسَلَة, بَرِيدِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁלוּחַ דּוֹאַר, דּוֹאַרִי, ...
  10. Russian:отправка, почтовый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відправлення, поштовий, ...
  12. Hindi:डाक प्रेषण, डाक, ...
mail
meɪl
mail: letters and packages delivered by postal system
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Definition of mail - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
postal itemsUSletters and packages delivered by postal systemUS
  • She received a lot of mail on her birthday..
correspondence post
2.
emailelectronic messages sent over a computer network
  • I checked my mail for new messages.
electronic mail email
3.
postal systemUSthe system for sending letters and packagesUS
  • The mail is slow during the holidays.
correspondence letters post
4.
armorDatedflexible armor made of metal ringsDated
  • The knight wore mail for protection.
hauberk

Verb

tr.
1.
send postUSsend letters or packages through postal serviceUS
  • I will mail the documents tomorrow..
dispatch post
2.
electronic mailUSsend a message or document by emailUS
  • I will mail you the report tonight.
dispatch email send
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  • mail: flexible armor made of metal rings
    flexible armor made of metal rings

Expressions with mail

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distribute information or items by mail
The company will mail out the new catalogs next week.
mail sent through the postal service, often called slow compared to email
I sent the invitation by snail mail.
perform a task with minimal effort
He didn't prepare and just mailed it in during the meeting.
handled with high importance for quick delivery
The express-mail package arrived the next day.
mail sent to public figures by admirers
The singer received a lot of fan mail after the concert.
sent or currently traveling through the postal system
Your package is in the mail.

Origin of mail

Middle English, male (bag) + -le (suffix)

Examples of mail in a sentence

  • He sorted through the mail on the kitchen table.
  • She organized her mail into different folders.
  • Spam mail often clutters my inbox.
  • Rural families depend on mail for medicine deliveries.
  • The mail connects remote towns to the rest of the country.
  • The museum displayed ancient mail from the medieval era.

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  1. French:courrier, envoyer, ...
  2. German:Post, per Post schicken, ...
  3. Italian:posta, spedire, ...
  4. Spanish:correo, mandar por correo, ...
  5. Portuguese:correio, enviar, ...
  6. Chinese:邮件, 邮寄, ...
  7. Japanese:郵便物, 郵送する, ...
  8. Arabic:البريد, أَرْسَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דֹּאַר, לִשְׁלוֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:почта, отправить по почте, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пошта, відправити поштою, ...
  12. Hindi:डाक, डाक भेजना, ...
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