Meaning of the word "covering letter" in English

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covering letter

US /ˈkʌv.ər.ɪŋ ˌlet.ər/
UK /ˈkʌv.ər.ɪŋ ˌlet.ər/
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Noun

1.

a letter sent with other documents, especially a CV, to provide additional information or to introduce them

Example:
Please attach your covering letter and CV to your application.
A well-written covering letter can make a great first impression.
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