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The definition of letter
7 Definitions of: letter
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- noun, any of a set of conventional symbols used in writing or printing a language, each symbol being associated with a group of phonetic values in the language; character of the alphabet
- noun, a written or printed communication addressed to a person, company, etc, usually sent by post in an envelope. Related adj epistolary
- noun, the strict legalistic or pedantic interpretation of the meaning of an agreement, document, etc; exact wording as distinct from actual intention (esp in the phrase the letter of the law). Compare spirit
- noun, printing a style of typeface
- noun, to the letter a) following the literal interpretation or wording exactly b) attending to every detail
- verb, to write or mark letters on (a sign, etc), esp by hand
- verb, to set down or print using letters ▷ See also letters
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| Synonyms: | communication, message, note, to the letter literally, faithful, line, answer, reply, dispatch, acknowledgment | And more... |
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