letters Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the literary culture
   
   • this book shows American letters at its best
2. noun scholarly attainment
   
   • he is a man of letters
3. noun a written message addressed to a person or organization
   missive; letter.
   
   • mailed an indignant letter to the editor
4. noun the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
   alphabetic character; letter of the alphabet; letter.
   
   • his grandmother taught him his letters
5. noun owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
   letter.
   
6. noun a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)
   letter.
   
   • he followed instructions to the letter
   • he obeyed the letter of the law
7. noun an award earned by participation in a school sport
   varsity letter; letter.
   
   • he won letters in three sports
8. verb win an athletic letter
   letter.
   
9. verb set down or print with letters
   letter.
   
10. verb mark letters on or mark with letters
    letter.
    

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