Definition

Noun: A secure postal service for sending mail. The postal service records details of the item and provides the sender with proof of mailing and a unique tracking number. This process offers greater security and proof of delivery than standard mail, often including insurance for the item's value.

Usage

"Registered mail" is used as a singular noun phrase to refer to the service itself or to an item sent via this service. It is typically used in contexts requiring security, proof, or tracking for important documents or valuable items.

Examples

• I sent the contract via registered mail to ensure it arrives safely.
• Please use registered mail for sending these passports back.
• The package was lost, but because it was sent as registered mail, we can file a claim.

Advanced Usage

• "to send something by registered mail": This is the most common construction for describing the method of shipment.
  • Legal documents should be sent by registered mail.
• "registered mail with return receipt requested": This specifies an additional service where the postal service obtains a signature upon delivery and provides that proof of delivery back to the sender.
  • For absolute proof, send it registered mail with return receipt requested.

Variants and Related Words

• Registered post: (noun) A term used interchangeably with "registered mail," more common in some English-speaking regions outside North America.
• Certified mail: (noun) A similar U.S. postal service that provides proof of mailing and delivery but typically does not include the same level of security or insurance as registered mail.
• Recorded delivery: (noun) A similar service in some other postal systems.

Synonyms

• Secure mail
• Insured mail (when emphasizing the insurance aspect)

Related Phrases

• Tracking number: (noun phrase) The unique identifier assigned to a piece of registered mail.
  • The tracking number for your registered mail is RB123456789US.
• Proof of delivery: (noun phrase) The official record confirming an item was delivered, often associated with registered mail.
  • We require a proof of delivery for this shipment.

Noun

1. mail that is registered by the post office when sent in order to assure safe delivery