attention line

noun

A line on a formal business correspondence, typically positioned above the salutation in a letter or on an envelope, indicating the individual, department, or title within an organization to whom the communication is directed.

Meanings

nounattention line (plural attention lines)

plural attention lines

  1. postalA line on a formal business correspondence, typically positioned above the salutation in a letter or on an envelope, indicating the individual, department, or title within an organization to whom the communication is directed.

Translations

Tagalog tawag-pansin
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