Definition of Cover letter

1. Noun. A letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information.

Exact synonyms: Covering Letter
Generic synonyms: Letter, Missive

Definition of Cover letter

1. Noun. A letter or written communication that serves to introduce an accompanying document; especially, a letter that introduces a résumé or curriculum vitae. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cover Letter

cover all the bases
cover artist
cover artists
cover board
cover charge
cover charges
cover crop
cover crops
cover drive
cover drives
cover for
cover girl
cover girls
cover letter (current term)
cover letters
cover meter
cover meters
cover one's bases
cover one’s feet
cover plate
cover point
cover slip
cover song
cover stock
cover stories
cover story
cover test

Literary usage of Cover letter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Enhancing Organizational Performance: A Toolbox for Self-Assessment by Charles Lusthaus (1999)
"... Purpose DONOR QUESTIONNAIRE This sample cover letter can be attached to the questionnaire going out to donors. [Date] [Donor name] [Donor address] Dear ..."

2. The Practices and Procedures of the Investigating Services of the Deparment edited by Strom Thurmond (1998)
"That cover letter states that my son died by self-inflicted hanging and was found hanging outside Club Galaxy. ..."

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