letter of introduction

collocation in English

meaningsofletterandintroduction

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letter
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈlet.ər/
us
/ˈlet̬.ɚ/
used to refer to a standard size of paper in the US, 8.5 inches by ...
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introduction
noun
uk
/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/
us
/ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/
an occasion when something is put into use or brought to a place for the ...
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(Definition ofletterandintroductionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofletter of introduction

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All received aletterofintroductionin which the study was described.
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Leaflets and a briefletterofintroductionwere sent.
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Each case and control was sent aletterofintroductionincluding a request for consent to interview.
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The recruiting advertisement andletterofintroductionindicated to participants that the study entailed an examination of older women's perceptions of non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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Subjects selected from electoral rolls were mailed aletterofintroductionexplaining the study.
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The members were sent an information pack which included aletterofintroduction, an information sheet, an ' expression of interest ' form and a stamp-addressed envelope.
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The prospective participants received an anonymous questionnaire by mail, together with aletterofintroduction, explaining the purpose of the study.
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A packet of materials, including aletterofintroductionby the principal, a description of the study, and informed consent forms, was mailed to adolescents and their parents.
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He handed the farmer aletterofintroduction.
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However, with aletterofintroductionfrom another university library requesting access to specific materials, entry is possible.
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Gram's letter served as an effectiveletterofintroduction.
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No one was permitted to enter the rectory without aletterofintroduction.
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However, he did have aletterofintroductionfrom his pastor, vouching for him as a hard-working fellow of good character.
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He does, however, write aletterofintroductionto an academy for young gentlemen, which may prepare him for recruitment at a later time.
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There are several letters of introduction and at least one recruiting letter.
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There was no ground whatever for supposing that the letters of introduction would be used for purposes other than his educational inquiries.
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I had letters of introduction to some merchant bankers.
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We were plentifully supplied with letters of introduction.
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Knehoa was entrusted with the official letters of introduction and served as translator.
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