Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Ordinary mail
English answer:
in Britain i believe it's 'ordinary'- 'regular' in US
Added to glossary by
Gabo Pena
Sep 11, 2004 03:27
19 yrs ago
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English term
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Native in: Chinese 
Works in: English to Chinese, Chinese to English, German to Chinese, and 3 more.
Ordinary mail
English
Art/Literary
Linguistics
Context; Ordinary mails from US and Canada, usually arrive here in around 12 days,
Question; What are mails without registration called in English? "Ordinary mails" or "Regular mails"? Thank you in advnce!
By the way is the "in" used correctly in the sentence?
Question; What are mails without registration called in English? "Ordinary mails" or "Regular mails"? Thank you in advnce!
By the way is the "in" used correctly in the sentence?
Responses
+2
4 mins
Gabo Pena
Native in English
&
English
Works in field
'meaning, intent, demeanor'
Native in: English (Variants: Canadian, US) , Spanish (Variants: US, Cuban, Canarian, Latin American, Puerto Rican, Costa Rican, Salvadoran, Argentine, Venezuelan, Dominican, Mexican)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English to French, and 4 more.
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in Britain i believe it's 'ordinary'- 'regular' in US
'in' it's Ok
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you all for help! So much information! I hope I would be able to award points to every one of you! The comma is a typo. Thanks!"
+2
12 mins
Economy Class Mail
Economy Class Mail
TPC offers low-cost and reliable service to our economy mailers! Economy mail is the traditional mail category popular known as Ordinary Mail.
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Note added at 13 mins (2004-09-11 03:40:32 GMT)
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http://www.tanpost.com/regmail.htm
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Note added at 14 mins (2004-09-11 03:41:22 GMT)
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Regular Mail and Parcels
1. Economy Class Mail (Surface)
TPC offers low-cost and reliable service to our economy mailers! Economy mail is the traditional mail category popular known as Ordinary Mail.
How it is handled:
Affixed with postage stamps depending on weight/destination and is to be dropped into a letter posting box.
The sender should write correct address of the addressee on the face of the envelope and sender\'s address on the backside.
Sorted into private letter boxes after sorting the Priority Mail.
It is economical.
Convenient and reliable.
Delivery is focused into the private letter boxes/bags.
Posting fees see Fee Tables.
2. Express Class Mail (Surface)
For an additional Express fee, special handling insures that your mail reaches the recipient in less time than by regular economy service! Posting fees and destination tariffs, if any, apply. (see Fee Tables) Remember: The red label means express delivery!
3. Economy Parcel Post (Surface)
Packages up to 30kgs may be sent via this low-cost service, and a notice of delivery will be returned to the sender when the parcel has been delivered! Posting fees and destination tariffs, if any, apply. (see Fee Tables)
4. Post Cargo
PostCargo is a new business meant for transporting consignment with flexibility in packing; wight, size and shape compare to Post parcels.
Features of PostCargo:
The services has no limitation on size, weight and packaging mode.
The assessment of charges is based on weight and volume of the cargo.
There is no limitation on the shape of the cargo to be transported.
There is a room for bargaining to customers with bulky cargo.
How to Use PostCargo
Prepare/Pack your cargo in such a way that it does not damage other cargo or injure TPC staff.
Present your cargo to the nearest Post Office. However free pick-up service is offered to customers with many items or bulk cargo.
Make payment according to the size or weight of the cargo. Frequent customers and those with bulky cargo can make payment according to negotiations.
The addressee will be notified immediately as the cargo arrives at his/her post office of destination.
Advantages of Usingo PostCargo
This service is speedy, safe, economical and reliable.
There is no limitation of size, shape, or packaging mode.
Free delivery and pick up is offered to customers with bulky cargo or many items.
PostCargo fixed schedule enables customers to know the exact day of their cargo delivery.
Optional insurance cover offered under tis service enables customers to claim compensation in case of loss or damage to the cargo.
Payment receipts are issued to confirm payment and acceptance by the post office.
Customers needs and specifications are always given first priority.
Customers of PostCargo
PostCargo service has been introduced purposely to suite the needs of business companies, corporations, public, private institutions and individuals.
PostCargo Service Routes
The test results of postcargo service along some few selected routes has proved to be successful hence by necessitating wider provision of the service along other remaining routes.
Currently, PostCargo is provided along the following routes:
DSM- Korogwe - Tanga - Arusha
DSM - Morogoro - Iringa - Makambako - Mbeya
DSM - Morogoro - Dodooma
Transport any type of cargo from small (31kgs) to large (maximum weight 50kgs), as well as odd-size items. Customers are able to drop off their cargo items at the post office --- or arrange for convenient home pick-up!
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Note added at 16 mins (2004-09-11 03:44:10 GMT)
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standard letter
TPC offers low-cost and reliable service to our economy mailers! Economy mail is the traditional mail category popular known as Ordinary Mail.
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 13 mins (2004-09-11 03:40:32 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
http://www.tanpost.com/regmail.htm
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 14 mins (2004-09-11 03:41:22 GMT)
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Regular Mail and Parcels
1. Economy Class Mail (Surface)
TPC offers low-cost and reliable service to our economy mailers! Economy mail is the traditional mail category popular known as Ordinary Mail.
How it is handled:
Affixed with postage stamps depending on weight/destination and is to be dropped into a letter posting box.
The sender should write correct address of the addressee on the face of the envelope and sender\'s address on the backside.
Sorted into private letter boxes after sorting the Priority Mail.
It is economical.
Convenient and reliable.
Delivery is focused into the private letter boxes/bags.
Posting fees see Fee Tables.
2. Express Class Mail (Surface)
For an additional Express fee, special handling insures that your mail reaches the recipient in less time than by regular economy service! Posting fees and destination tariffs, if any, apply. (see Fee Tables) Remember: The red label means express delivery!
3. Economy Parcel Post (Surface)
Packages up to 30kgs may be sent via this low-cost service, and a notice of delivery will be returned to the sender when the parcel has been delivered! Posting fees and destination tariffs, if any, apply. (see Fee Tables)
4. Post Cargo
PostCargo is a new business meant for transporting consignment with flexibility in packing; wight, size and shape compare to Post parcels.
Features of PostCargo:
The services has no limitation on size, weight and packaging mode.
The assessment of charges is based on weight and volume of the cargo.
There is no limitation on the shape of the cargo to be transported.
There is a room for bargaining to customers with bulky cargo.
How to Use PostCargo
Prepare/Pack your cargo in such a way that it does not damage other cargo or injure TPC staff.
Present your cargo to the nearest Post Office. However free pick-up service is offered to customers with many items or bulk cargo.
Make payment according to the size or weight of the cargo. Frequent customers and those with bulky cargo can make payment according to negotiations.
The addressee will be notified immediately as the cargo arrives at his/her post office of destination.
Advantages of Usingo PostCargo
This service is speedy, safe, economical and reliable.
There is no limitation of size, shape, or packaging mode.
Free delivery and pick up is offered to customers with bulky cargo or many items.
PostCargo fixed schedule enables customers to know the exact day of their cargo delivery.
Optional insurance cover offered under tis service enables customers to claim compensation in case of loss or damage to the cargo.
Payment receipts are issued to confirm payment and acceptance by the post office.
Customers needs and specifications are always given first priority.
Customers of PostCargo
PostCargo service has been introduced purposely to suite the needs of business companies, corporations, public, private institutions and individuals.
PostCargo Service Routes
The test results of postcargo service along some few selected routes has proved to be successful hence by necessitating wider provision of the service along other remaining routes.
Currently, PostCargo is provided along the following routes:
DSM- Korogwe - Tanga - Arusha
DSM - Morogoro - Iringa - Makambako - Mbeya
DSM - Morogoro - Dodooma
Transport any type of cargo from small (31kgs) to large (maximum weight 50kgs), as well as odd-size items. Customers are able to drop off their cargo items at the post office --- or arrange for convenient home pick-up!
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Note added at 16 mins (2004-09-11 03:44:10 GMT)
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standard letter
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Ramesh Madhavan
: Yes you are right. In the good old days, we had Ordinary Mail which was taken by surface transport like road, rail or Sea and we had "Air Mail" which was taken by air.
10 mins
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| agree |
Marie Andersson (Allen)
5 hrs
|
11 mins
Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
United States
Native in English
&
English
Works in field
United States
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
136
post mail
This versus e-mail, etc.
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Mike :)
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Note added at 12 mins (2004-09-11 03:40:02 GMT)
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Note the definition of \"ordinary mail\" in parenthesis with \"post\" in this site:
Japanese Vocabulary
... ordinary days, ordinary dress, ordinary handwriting. ordinary mail (post), ordinary
make, ordinary man. ... Next page. Return to the English Japanese dictionary. ...
www.online-dictionary.biz/ english/japanese/vocabulary/o11.html - 43k - Cached - Similar pages
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Note added at 13 mins (2004-09-11 03:41:08 GMT)
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\"ordinary mail\" does not have to do with the speed of delivery, but rather the type of mail. Note here how it can do by plane and is still \"ordinary mail\"
Definition of Mail - wordIQ Dictionary & Encyclopedia
... The ordinary mail service was improved in 20th century with the use of planes for
a quicker delivery (air mail). ... From Webster\'s Revised Unabridged Dictionary. ...
www.wordiq.com/definition/Postal_service - 68k - Cached - Similar pages
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Note added at 16 mins (2004-09-11 03:43:48 GMT)
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Here we have \"ordinary mail\" with overnight delivery combined with fax transmission
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... Dictionary Definition of Postal service. ... The ordinary mail service was improved in
20th century ... which combined facsimile transmission with overnight delivery. ...
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Note added at 20 mins (2004-09-11 03:47:20 GMT)
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Standard letters or ordinary mail in the US, at least, goes via plane from one state to the other.
mail service definition of mail service. What is mail service? ...
... Coulson," Sir Edward remarked, "I might also suggest that the ordinary mail service
between our countries has reached ... Previous, General Dictionary Browser, Next. ...
www.thefreedictionary.com/mail service - 18k - Cached - Similar pages
mail train definition of mail train. What is mail train? Meaning ...
... Examples from classic literature: More. The ordinary mail train leaves here at midnight
with sleeping-cars. ... Previous, General Dictionary Browser, Next. ...
www.thefreedictionary.com/mail train - 16k - Cached - Similar pages
Affordable Computer Training - IT Mini Dictionary
... E-mail is much more convenient than ordinary mail or telephone calls because it
arrives immediately but does not require the recipient to be present, nor does ...
www.affordabletraining.co.uk/ computer-training-dictionary.htm - 10k - Cached - Similar pages
Mike :)
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Note added at 12 mins (2004-09-11 03:40:02 GMT)
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Note the definition of \"ordinary mail\" in parenthesis with \"post\" in this site:
Japanese Vocabulary
... ordinary days, ordinary dress, ordinary handwriting. ordinary mail (post), ordinary
make, ordinary man. ... Next page. Return to the English Japanese dictionary. ...
www.online-dictionary.biz/ english/japanese/vocabulary/o11.html - 43k - Cached - Similar pages
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Note added at 13 mins (2004-09-11 03:41:08 GMT)
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\"ordinary mail\" does not have to do with the speed of delivery, but rather the type of mail. Note here how it can do by plane and is still \"ordinary mail\"
Definition of Mail - wordIQ Dictionary & Encyclopedia
... The ordinary mail service was improved in 20th century with the use of planes for
a quicker delivery (air mail). ... From Webster\'s Revised Unabridged Dictionary. ...
www.wordiq.com/definition/Postal_service - 68k - Cached - Similar pages
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Note added at 16 mins (2004-09-11 03:43:48 GMT)
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Here we have \"ordinary mail\" with overnight delivery combined with fax transmission
Online Encyclopedia - Postal service
... Dictionary Definition of Postal service. ... The ordinary mail service was improved in
20th century ... which combined facsimile transmission with overnight delivery. ...
www.yourencyclopedia.net/Postal_service.html - 34k - Cached - Similar pages
[ More results from www.yourencyclopedia.net ]
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Note added at 20 mins (2004-09-11 03:47:20 GMT)
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Standard letters or ordinary mail in the US, at least, goes via plane from one state to the other.
+1
30 mins
Lisa Russell
United States
United States
Native in English
&
English
United States
Business/Education/Religion B.A. in SP
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
First Class Mail
According to the US Postal Service website.
Reference:
http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/senditwithintheus/domesticmailbillscardsandletters.htm
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
eldira
21 mins
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| disagree |
Ramesh Madhavan
: Just because the US Postal Service will use their system of naming, it does not explain how "Ordinary Mail" is understood in the rest of the world. “Ordinary Mail” is not even listed in the link you provided!
2 hrs
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| agree |
airmailrpl
: -
6 hrs
|
7 hrs
regular post
I always thought that it was post in the UK and mail in the USA, at least that is what I was tought when I was learning English.
Here in the UK, even when it is not registered, national or international, there are different categories too, 1st and 2nd class, guaranteed delivery... I often here mail used too, probably due to the influence of electronic mail.
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... Europe(EU), £1.50 Regular Post (at your risk) For purchases of up to £30.00. ... USA
& Canada, £1.75 Regular Post (at your risk) For purchases of up to £30.00. ...
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... Where the last regular post was in the house officer grade, salary is payable
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Note added at 7 hrs 42 mins (2004-09-11 11:09:57 GMT)
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\"in\" is fine in the sentence
Here in the UK, even when it is not registered, national or international, there are different categories too, 1st and 2nd class, guaranteed delivery... I often here mail used too, probably due to the influence of electronic mail.
eBay item 5512230964 (Ends 14-Aug-04 22:29:54 BST) - NORWAY - 1975 ...
... Europe(EU), £1.50 Regular Post (at your risk) For purchases of up to £30.00. ... USA
& Canada, £1.75 Regular Post (at your risk) For purchases of up to £30.00. ...
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& category=47167&item=5512230964&rd=1 - 47k - Cached - Similar pages
NVTS - Information for GP Registrars on the NVTS Scheme
... Where the last regular post was in the house officer grade, salary is payable
at the minimum senior house officer (SHO) salary point. ...
www.nvts.co.uk/gp_registrars.asp?inc=payrates - 65k - Cached - Similar pages
CAD-Technologies - Ordering
... The program disks can either be e-mailed, or sent by regular post (Please remember
to include Postage&Packing costs). The MM_Lights RegNet ID# is: (TBA). ...
www.cadtech.demon.co.uk/cadordering.htm - 9k - Cached - Similar pages
Astraware: Help & Support: Can I become a beta tester?
... license or passport). Return by regular post to the our office address
(on the NDA), marked for my attention: FAO: Howard Tomlinson ...
www.astraware.com/help/showQuestion.php?id=12 - 12k - Cached - Similar pages
clayart - thread 'fw: ups accounts-who needs them? now border ...
... [email protected]). It is for this reason I mark my pottery "Ceramic Samples,
No Commercial Value" and send by regular post to the US. ...
www.potters.org/subject47541.htm - 8k - Cached - Similar pages
Questions
... Telephone no: e-mail address. (Your name and full postal address will be required
to send information by regular post). ... e-mail regular post. Message/questions. ...
emeraldinnovations.co.uk/ radionic/Questions/questions.html - 17k - Cached - Similar pages
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... If you live outside the UK and you want some Hash then we accept UK£s Sterling only,
through regular post (hiding the coins well!), personal cheques drawn on ...
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Financial Assistance
... Monday 19 April - Notification by CAS of outcome of interviews; Follow-up - Successful
applicants must then submit regular post-graduate application forms to ...
www.cas.ed.ac.uk/funding.html - 19k - Cached - Similar pages
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... the programmes to fulfil their Aim & Objects.SSWARD now sponser SMALL GRANTS for
it.Please feelfree to send the proposal through REGULAR POST to SSWARD.For ...
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... please be sure to enter a physical mailing address, if you enter a PO box, your
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\"in\" is fine in the sentence
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