Alpha Test A test that explores the interaction and consistency of successfully tested units such as new mail processing equipment. It generally means that interfaces, global data structures, and developed software module combinations are considered. The test is normally done by the developer, often in a laboratory environment.
All-Purpose Dating Stamp – USPS Definition
All-Purpose Dating Stamp A handstamping device for imprinting (in red ink) the date, the name of city, and the Post Office branch or Post Office station on Registered Mail pieces and nonmail items such as receipts. Also called round-dater stamp.
A-Label Service – USPS Definition
A-Label Service (Informal) Priority Mail Express Hold for Pickup Service, so called because the similar prior service Priority Mail Express Post Office to Post Office Service used Label 11-A. Priority Mail Express Hold for Pickup Service actually uses Label 11-HFPU.
Air Tray – USPS Definition
Air Tray (Informal) A tray, often an overflow tray, containing few pieces of mail.
Air Sack – USPS Definition
Air Sack (Informal) A sack, often an overflow sack, containing few pieces of mail. Also called skin sack.
Airport Mail Center – USPS Definition
Airport Mail Center (AMC) (obsolete) A postal facility at an airport that received, concentrated, transferred, dispatched, and distributed mail transported by air. The last AMC was closed in 2010.
Airmail Label – USPS Definition
Airmail Label A gummed or self-adhesive label applied to a mailpiece sent at the international airmail price. The label includes “Airmail” and “Par Avion” (French for “by airplane”).
Airmail – USPS Definition
Airmail (1) The transport of mail by air transportation. (2) A service by which international mail receives First-Class Mail service domestically, is dispatched by the most expeditious transportation, and receives air or priority handling in the destination country.
Airlift – USPS Definition
Airlift The movement of mail by air taxi operators and air carriers.
Air Contract Transportation Tag – USPS Definition
Air Contract Transportation Tag (ACT Tag) A printed barcoded tag that bears information for routing mail containers to be transported by contracted air carriers.