Definition

Noun: 1. The act or process of sending something by mail: This refers to the transmission of letters, packages, or other items through a postal service. 2. A batch of mail sent at one time: This refers to a specific quantity of items (e.g., letters, advertisements, catalogs) that are dispatched together.

Usage

The word "mailing" is used to describe both the action of sending mail and the group of items that are sent. It is commonly used in administrative, business, and marketing contexts.

Examples

• Referring to the act of transmission:
  • The mailing of the invitations must be completed by Friday.
  • Please allow three days for processing and mailing.
• Referring to a batch of items sent:
  • The organization prepared a large mailing to all its donors.
  • We received a promotional mailing from the new store.

Advanced Usage

• "Direct mailing": A common marketing term for sending advertising material directly to potential customers by mail.
  • The company's direct mailing campaign significantly increased sales.

Variants and Related Words

• Mail (verb/noun): The general term for the postal system or the act of sending post.
• Mailed (adjective): Describes something that has been sent by post (e.g., a package).

Synonyms

• Dispatch (noun/verb): The sending of something to a destination.
• Posting (noun): The act of sending a letter or package by post (common in British English).
• Consignment (noun): A batch of goods sent or delivered.

Related Phrases

• Mailing list: A list of names and addresses used for sending material to multiple recipients.
  • Subscribe to our mailing list for monthly updates.
• Mailing address: The address to which mail is delivered.
  • Please confirm your current mailing address.

Noun

1. the transmission of a letter
   • the postmark indicates the time of mailing
2. mail sent by a sender at one time
   • the candidate sent out three large mailings