Meaning of the word letters in English

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letters

Verb

1.

inscribe letters or writing on.

Example:
her name was lettered in gold
2.

be awarded an emblem, in the shape of the initial letter of the name of one’s high school or college, for achievement in sports.

Example:
juniors who lettered in soccer, basketball, or softball

Noun

1.

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet.

Example:
a capital letter
2.

a written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.

Example:
he sent a letter to Mrs. Falconer
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