Tag: Acronym

Definition A statement that presents the meaning of the term. Some definitions contain multiple parts or meanings. Some definitions include descriptors in parentheses before the statements (e.g., (informal), (obsolete). (philatelic)). Not every term has a definition if the term is an unofficial form with a cross-reference to the official form (e.g., (See postal money order.)… Continue reading Definition – USPS Definition

Acronym / Abbreviation An authorized acronym or abbreviation of the term (e.g., ADC for area distribution center). Some acronyms or abbreviations are trademarked or registered (e.g., EPM® for Electronic Postmark and ACS™ for Address Change Service) even when the term itself is not trademarked or registered. Not every term entry includes an authorized acronym or… Continue reading Acronym / Abbreviation – USPS Definition

Term The headword to be defined. It appears in boldface type and, if trademarked or registered, shows the appropriate trademark (™) or registration mark (®) symbol. Every term entry includes a term.

Accelerated reply mail (ARM) Origin Caller Service provided for barcoded reply mail at a postal facility other than the one to which the caller’s mail is actually addressed. Reply mail from the caller’s customers is captured on processing equipment programmed to include the unique ZIP+4 barcode assigned to the caller as part of the scheme… Continue reading Accelerated reply mail (ARM) – USPS Definition

Accelerated Career Entry Program A developmental curriculum for new employees to gain knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in positions identified with mission critical skill sets  

Absentee balloting materials: Postcard applications, ballots, voting instructions, and envelopes sent through the mail without postage prepayment. This public service enables U.S. expatriates, members of the Armed Forces in active service, and the U.S. Merchant Marine (and their spouses and dependents) to apply for registration and to vote when absent from the place of voting… Continue reading Absentee balloting materials – USPS Definition

AADC (1) A presort level in which all pieces in the bundle or container are addressed for delivery in the service area of the same automated area distribution center (AADC). (2) An abbreviation used on mail container labels that identifies the contents as automated area distribution center mail (i.e., the ZIP Codes on the mail… Continue reading AADC – USPS Definition