Accountable Mail Mail that requires the signature of the addressee or addressee’s agent upon receipt to provide evidence of delivery…
Accepts The total number of mailpieces processed by an optical character reader or barcode reader and assigned to the correct…
Function A two-letter code that indicates the principal area within the Postal Service that uses or originated the term. Every…
Cross-Reference A direction to go to the official presentation of the term (e.g., (See postal money order.) for the entry…
Definition A statement that presents the meaning of the term. Some definitions contain multiple parts or meanings. Some definitions include…
Acronym / Abbreviation An authorized acronym or abbreviation of the term (e.g., ADC for area distribution center). Some acronyms or…
Term The headword to be defined. It appears in boldface type and, if trademarked or registered, shows the appropriate trademark…
Accelerated reply mail (ARM) Origin Caller Service provided for barcoded reply mail at a postal facility other than the one…
Accelerated Career Entry Program A developmental curriculum for new employees to gain knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in positions identified…
Absentee balloting materials: Postcard applications, ballots, voting instructions, and envelopes sent through the mail without postage prepayment. This public service…