Word
letting
Phoneticslet·ting
US/ˈɫɛtɪŋ/
UK/lˈɛtɪŋ/
Definitions
02a rental agreement
n. a period of time when a property is rented to someone.
n. the act of renting out a property, or the specific period of a tenancy agreement.
“The agency specialises in short-term lettings for business travellers.”
“The landlord decided to terminate the letting after the tenant repeatedly failed to adhere to the noise regulations specified in the contract.”
British English
Usage
Commonly used in the context of 'short-term letting' or 'holiday letting'.
03awarding a contract
n. the act of giving a public job or contract to a specific company.
n. the formal process of awarding a public contract, typically for construction or services.
“The city announced the letting of the new bridge contract yesterday.”
“The state highway department delayed the letting of several major paving contracts due to unexpected budgetary constraints.”
American English · Formal
Usage
Often used in government or municipal contexts regarding infrastructure projects.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Guardiola describes the tough decision he had to make in letting the midfielder go.” “The evidence is mixed on whether letting teachers give zeros actually helps students.” Scan code
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