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postscript

/ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/

Meanings
noun
An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.

Examples :

"I almost forgot to mention it, so I added a postscript to my email about the meeting: "P.S. Please bring your laptops." "
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thanking verb

/ˈθæŋkɪŋ/ /θæŋˈkɪŋ/

To express gratitude or appreciation toward.

"She thanked him for the lift."

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addition noun

/æˈdɪʃən/

The act of adding anything.

"The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long."

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration meeting

meeting noun

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/ /ˈmitɪŋ/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

"Meeting him will be exciting. I enjoy meeting new people."

Illustration completion

completion noun

/kəmˈpliːʃən/

The act or state of being or making something complete; conclusion, accomplishment.

"The completion of the project meant we could finally take a break. "

Illustration signature

signature noun

/ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/

A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

"The teacher asked each student to write their signature on the permission slip. "

Illustration document

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

Illustration additional

additional noun

/əˈdɪʃənəl/

Something added.

"The teacher assigned additional homework for the weekend. "

Illustration mention

mention noun

/ˈmɛnʃən/

A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.

"The teacher's mention of the upcoming test was brief, but it was enough to remind everyone to study. "

Illustration laptops

laptops noun

/ˈlæptɑps/

A laptop computer.

"My son uses his laptop for school assignments. "

Illustration finishing

finishing verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration addendum

addendum noun

/əˈdɛndəm/

Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.

"The teacher added an addendum to the syllabus outlining new assignment deadlines. "