mailing
mailing — noun
1. the process of organizing and sending letters, packages, or electronic messages,
the process of organizing and sending letters, packages, or electronic messages, especially when done as a planned or scheduled activity
The mailing of wedding invitations took Ingrid three full evenings to finish.
mailing + of + noun phrase
Dr. Silva's clinic stopped the mailing of paper invoices when patients said they preferred online billing.
Kofi Mensah's publishing house paused all mailing after a printing error appeared on the holiday catalogue.
A delay in mailing the tax forms caused stress for dozens of families in the town.
Ms. Okonkwo at the Maputo Central Library uses a professional service for the mailing of overdue notices each week.
- dispatch
more often used for sending goods or official communications, not for routine mailings
- distribution
emphasizes spreading something to many recipients rather than the act of sending itself
- posting
specifically refers to sending by postal service; more common in British English
文法句型
mailing + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the process or activity. Distinguish from sense 2 (MASS MAIL ITEM), which is countable and refers to the items themselves.
常見錯誤
2. a letter, package, or electronic message that is sent to people, often when the
a letter, package, or electronic message that is sent to people, often when the same material goes to many recipients at the same time
Adnan received a mailing from the bank about a new savings account with better rates.
receive a mailing from + sender
Hiroshi throws away advertising mailings without even opening the envelope.
advertising mailing — common collocation
Dr. Osei at the University of Ghana sent a mailing to every graduate asking for donations to the library fund.
Chidi's company designs colourful mailings for local restaurants that want more customers.
Fatima sent the email mailing about the winter sale to everyone who had shopped at her craft store.
- circular
a printed letter or advertisement sent to many people; more old-fashioned
- flyer
a single sheet advertisement, usually more informal and handed out rather than mailed
- newsletter
a regular publication sent to subscribers, not necessarily promotional
文法句型
a mailing + from + sender
send (out) + a mailing
用法筆記
Countable — you can say 'a mailing' or 'several mailings'. Frequently used for promotional or bulk communications sent by post or email.