1a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet:a capital letter
(letters) British informal the initials of a degree or other qualification:your personality matters far more than letters after your name
US a school or college initial as a mark of proficiency, especially in sport: [as modifier]:a letter jacket
2a written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger:he sent a letter to Mrs Falconer
(letters) a legal or formal document.
3 (the letter) the precise terms of a statement or requirement; the strict verbal interpretation:we must keep the spirit of the law as well as the letter
4 (letters) literature:the world of letters
archaic scholarly knowledge; erudition.
5 [mass noun] Printing a style of typeface.
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1 [with object] inscribe letters or writing on:her name was lettered in gold
classify with letters:he numbered and lettered the paragraphs
2 [no object]US informal be given a school or college initial as a mark of proficiency in sport:in high school she lettered in soccer, basketball and softball
to the letter
with adherence to every detail:the method was followed to the letter
