What is the meaning of the word "letter"?
Definitions:
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a strictly literal interpretation, as distinct from the intention
noun
- I followed instructions to the letter.
- I followed instructions to the letter.
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a written message addressed to a person or organization noun
- mailed an indignant letter to the editor
- mailed an indignant letter to the editor
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an award earned by participation in a school sport noun
- I won letters in three sports.
- I won letters in three sports.
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the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech noun
- Their grandmother taught them their letters.
- Their grandmother taught them their letters.