letter

Traduzioni

• lettera

Definizioni

1. Sostantivo

   A written symbol that stands for a sound in a language.

   Esempi

   • There are twenty six letters in the English alphabet.
   • The first letter of my name is M.
2. Sostantivo

   A written message sent to someone, usually by mail.

   Esempi

   • I wrote a letter to my sister about my life.
   • She got a letter from the bank today.
3. Sostantivo

   The exact words of a rule, not the idea behind it.

   Esempi

   • He followed the letter of the law but not its spirit.
   • They kept to the letter of the rules.
4. Sostantivo

   In old-fashioned use, writing and books.

   Esempi

   • He was famous as a man of letters.
   • Her work for letters earned wide respect.
5. Sostantivo

   A part of a legal text marked with a letter.

   Esempi

   • Letter b gives an exception to this rule.
   • The contract's terms are listed under letters a through d.
6. Sostantivo

   A common paper size in North America, 8.5 by 11 inches.

   Esempi

   • Please print your document on letter size paper.
   • The printer was loaded with letter paper, not A4.
   ≈short bond paper
7. Sostantivo

   A paper size of about 215 by 280 millimeters.

   Esempi

   • The form was printed on letter paper.
   • Some European offices keep letter paper as well as A4.
8. Sostantivo

   A cloth letter given to a school athlete, short for varsity letter.

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   • He earned his letter playing varsity soccer.
   • She proudly wore her letter jacket to the reunion.
9. Sostantivo

   In printing, a style of type.

   Esempi

   • The old print shop was famous for its elegant letter.
   • The printer chose a bold letter for the headline.
10. Verbo

    To write or paint letters on something.

    Esempi

    • The sign painter lettered the shop window by hand.
    • He lettered the invitations in fine writing.