covering letter
noun
British
: a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it : cover letter
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“Covering letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covering%20letter. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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