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PRONUNCIATION OF LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

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conjunction
determiner
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Letter of introduction is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LETTER OF INTRODUCTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Letter of introduction

Letter Of Introduction The letter of introduction, along with the visiting card, was an important part of polite social interaction in the 18th and 19th centuries. It remains important in formal situations, such as an ambassador presenting his or her credentials, and in certain business circles. In general, a person would not interact socially with others unless they had been properly introduced, in person or by letter. A person of lower social status would request a patron of higher social status to write a letter of introduction to a third party, also of higher social status than the first person, but lower than the second person. It was important to observe the niceties of etiquette in requesting, writing and presenting such letters, in such matters as the quality of the paper used, and whether it would be delivered unsealed to allow the requesting party to read it. For example, it was best practice to deliver a letter of introduction to the intended recipient with a visiting card, to allow the recipient to reciprocate by calling upon the sender the next day.

Definition of letter of introduction in the English dictionary

The definition of letter of introduction in the dictionary is a letter given by one person to another, as an introduction to a third party.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

letter
letter bomb
letter box
letter card
letter of acknowledgement
letter of advice
letter of attorney
letter of credence
letter of credit
letter of intent
letter of marque
letter of marque and reprisal
letter of request
letter opener
letter paper
letter quality
letter rogatory
letter-high
letter-perfect
letter-quality printing

WORDS THAT END LIKE LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

accreditation
action
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direction
fiction
function
introduction
production
protection
reaction
satisfaction
section
selection
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Synonyms and antonyms of letter of introduction in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «letter of introduction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

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Translator English - Chinese

单位介绍信
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

carta de presentación
570 millions of speakers

English

letter of introduction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिचय पत्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرسالة من مقدمة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рекомендательное письмо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

carta de apresentação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভূমিকা অক্ষর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lettre d´introduction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Surat pengenalan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brief der Einführung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

紹介状
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소개 장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Surat introduksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thư giới thiệu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அறிமுகம் கடிதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परिचय पत्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tanıtım mektubu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lettera di presentazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

List z wprowadzeniem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рекомендаційний лист
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scrisoare de recomandare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιστολή της εισαγωγής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

letter van inleiding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

introduktionsbrev
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

introduksjonsbrev
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LETTER OF INTRODUCTION»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LETTER OF INTRODUCTION»

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1
A Letter of Introduction: Farce - Primary Source Edition
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
William Dean Howells, 2013
2
Business English: The Writing Skills You Need for Today's ...
The letter of introduction you would write in such a situation should include three points: 1. The relationship between you and the person being "introduced"; 2. your reason for introducing him to your reader; 3. what you (or he) would like the  ...
Andrea B. Geffner, 2010
3
Doing Business With Japan: Successful Strategies for ...
In a few rare situations a letter of introduction or a phone call may work. For example, a personal letter from a senior professor to his former student for whom he found the present job 45 will be honored. Or a phone call from the executive vice ...
Kazuo Nishiyama, 2000
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The Art of Effective Letter Writing
A letter of introduction is a special favour that should be given only to good friends, who you feel sure will get on well with the people you are introducing them to. Also remember that you are imposing a responsibility upon the recipient of the ...
Robert Hills, 2005
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Frost's Original Letter-Writer. A complete collection of ...
In the left hand corner of the envelope containing a letter of introduction, write the name of the party introduced, that the person addressed may see at a glance the nature of the letter. Thus, a letter introducing Mr. James Price, of Chicago, to Mr.
afterwards SHEILDS FROST (S. Annie), 1867
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Blood on the Moon: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Booth, he said, carried a letter of introduction from someone in Canada. Horner later testified at the conspiracy trial about his arrest and questioning of Arnold, telling the court of Arnold's statement about the letter of introduction. When Horner ...
Edward Steers, 2005
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The Key to Culture
The letter below may be considered as a typical letter of introduction. My dear Mrs. Brown: A close friend of mine, Miss Anderson, will be in your city for a short stay. I feel sure > you will be pleased to make her acquaintance. Any attention you ...
Paul T. Gilbert, 2006
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The Letter of Speusippus to Philip II: Introduction, Text, ...
A letter of introduction from Egypt of the year 255 BCE may be compared for the opening epistolary form: FRdxcov Zr|vco[vi Xaijpeiv. AriunTpiou TO\> aTtoSi86vTOq ooi TTiV emoToXriv... [P. Cairo Zen. 59192 = No. 92 in Select Papyri v.l: ...
Anthony Francis Natoli, 2004
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Book of Etiquette
A woman who wishes to present a letter of introduction to another woman, calls personally and leaves the letter with her own card, or slips her card into the envelope, seals it, and sends it through the mails. Either method of presentation is ...
Lillian Eichler, 2013
10
Our Deportment / Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the ...
It is not necessary to deliver a friendly letter of introduction to a pel'SOl who resides in another town ... In Europe it is the custom for a person with a letter of introduction to makl the first call, but in this country we think that a stranger should  ...
John H. Young, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LETTER OF INTRODUCTION»

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Leaked government letter puts the ACT's light rail cost at $900 million
A letter of introduction, signed by a Land Development Agency official in September 2014 and obtained by The Canberra Times, includes the ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
2
Sydney sisters related to Kaiser Wilhelm I: Great grandmother was …
It was the year 1867-68. This was the first Royal visit to the British Empire abroad. He presented a Letter of Introduction to the Dettmann family ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
South Dakota at the 1893 World's Fair – Part 2
Then-USD President Joseph Mauck wrote to the state Board of Regents asking for a letter of introduction to the World's Fair Board to request ... «Black Hills Pioneer, Jul 15»
4
Arts Council, union team up on new art gallery
A letter of introduction with a brief profile of the artwork, as well as digital images (jpeg) of the work can be send to jo.mac@eastlink.ca. «NorthernLife.ca, Jul 15»
5
English Teacher – Mount Saint Joseph Academy (Flourtown, PA)
Please send letter of introduction and resume to the principal, [REMOVED – SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS July ... «DFW Catholic, Jul 15»
6
Lucas athletic department looking for coaches
Interested persons should submit a letter of introduction and current coaching resume immediately to Eric Teague, High School Principal and ... «Richland Source, Jul 15»
7
Resort Review: Keeping the peace
The communication ahead of our stay was impressive - a letter of introduction and information with a contact name and a text on arrival day with ... «TravelMole, Jul 15»
8
Northern Trust's first female COO chats about innovation, mentoring
At the time she was armed with just a letter of introduction from a couple of Tennessee bankers who were clients of her husband, a hotel ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Clerk/Treasurer
Please submit resume and letter of introduction along with a minimum of three professional references. Application materials that do not include ... «WEAU, Jul 15»
10
Quick tips for writing the perfect Swiss CV
The letter of introduction is the most important part and should be limited to one page. You should be as specific as possible and tailor it to the ... «The Local.ch, Jul 15»

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