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mailed

Mailed describes the state of something that has been sent to the intended recipient by post.

In plain English

This word shows that an item has already been put into the postal system for the person or organization meant to get it. It focuses on the item having been sent by post, not on whether it has arrived.

In context

Here, mailed reports that the document was sent by post to the intended recipient.

Situation
Requesting transcripts, certificates, credentials, verification, and graduation records
What it communicates
reports that the document has been sent.

Meaning limits

By itself, mailed does not confirm that the document has been delivered or received.

Examples

“The mailed invitation still hadn't reached the couple by Friday.”

Core meaning

“Please attach the receipt to the mailed contract before archiving it.”

In context