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cover letter

/ˌkʌvər ˌlɛdər/
/ˈkʌvə ˈlɛtə/
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Other forms: cover letters

Definitions of cover letter
  1. noun
    a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information
    synonyms: covering letter
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    type of:
    letter, missive
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
Pronunciation
US
/ˌkʌvər ˌlɛdər/
UK
/ˈkʌvə ˈlɛtə/
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