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mailing

n.
US //ˈmeɪɫɪŋ// UK //mˈeɪlɪŋ// mail·ing
  1. 1 sending mail (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the act of sending letters or packages through the post.

    the process or act of dispatching items via a postal service.

    Example

    The mailing of the invitations took all afternoon because there were so many guests.

    Example

    The legal department confirmed that the mailing of the formal notice had been completed before the statutory deadline.
  2. 2 bulk letters (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a large group of letters or advertisements sent to many people at once.

    a large-scale distribution of printed material, such as advertisements or circulars, sent to a specific list of recipients.

    Example

    We received a large mailing from the local charity asking for donations.

    Example

    The marketing team coordinated a nationwide mailing to ensure all existing customers were informed of the upcoming policy changes.
Origin

See mail (“rent”).

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