ASF (1) A presort level in which all pieces in the bundle or container are addressed for delivery in the service area of the same auxiliary service facility (ASF). (2) An abbreviation used on mail container labels that identifies the contents as ASF mail (i.e., the ZIP Codes on the mail are served by the… Continue reading ASF – USPS Definition
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Ascender – USPS Definition
Ascender In Intelligent Mail barcode symbology, the bar that covers two of the three possible regions (from bottom to top): the tracking (middle) region and ascending (top) region. It does not cover the descending (bottom) region.
Arrow Lock Key – USPS Definition
Arrow Lock Key A distinctively shaped key used by carriers to open mail-receiving receptacles such as street collection boxes and panels of apartment house mailboxes equipped with an arrow lock. The bow (top of the key) is stamped with an image of an arrow below “U.S.P.S.” Arrow keys are accountable property and are subject to… Continue reading Arrow Lock Key – USPS Definition
Arrow Lock – USPS Definition
Arrow Lock A special type of brass and steel security lock installed in street collection boxes, storage boxes, apartment boxes, banks of apartment house mailboxes, cluster boxes such as neighborhood delivery and collection box units, and other postal mail-receiving receptacles. The name of the lock comes from an image of an arrow stamped below “U.S.… Continue reading Arrow Lock – USPS Definition
Arrow – USPS Definition
Arrow (Philatelic) On some sheets of stamps, V-shaped marks in the selvage that guide in the cutting of the sheets into panes.
Army Post Office APO – USPS Definition
Army Post Office APO A branch of a designated USPS civilian Post Office, under the jurisdiction of the postmaster of either New York City or San Francisco, that serves Army or Air Force personnel. APOs distribute mail to and from military personnel.
A Remettre En Main Propre
A Remettre En Main Propre (French) An endorsement used for international restricted delivery. The piece is marked A REMETTRE EN MAIN PROPRE or the equivalent in a language known in the destination country. The service, which requires delivery to the addressee in person, is not available from USPS. Mailpieces with this endorsement are stamped “Restricted… Continue reading A Remettre En Main Propre
Area Update – USPS Definition
Area Update A hardcopy publication that is mailed each quarter to employees. It focuses on area and national business and employee stories, new products and services, customer service, revenue generation, workplace and vehicular safety, new technologies, and high-profile stamp events. Each area has a localized version.
Area Strategic Account – USPS Definition
Area Strategic Account A designation for a business or organization that generates large postal revenue with high mail volumes; presents national mailings, often from multiple sites; has complex service issues; and may use a variety postal products and services. This type of managed account receives support at the area level.
Area Distribution Center Price – USPS Definition
Area Distribution Center Price (ADC Price) (1) A price category available for some presorted mail prepared at the ADC presort level. (2) A presort level in which all pieces are addressed for delivery within the service area of the same ADC.