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letter-size

American  
[let-er-sahyz] / ˈlɛt ərˌsaɪz /

adjective

  1. (of paper) measuring approximately 8½ × 11 inches (22 × 28 centimeters).

  2. (of office supplies and equipment) made for holding letter-size sheets of paper.


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That policy was then altered to allow the public to hold small letter-size signs inside Cordell Hull, but banned any signs on sticks or poles.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023

Even in the streets, evidence of the upcoming elections is limited to some small banners over streets and letter-size candidate posters pasted to light poles.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2021

HP’s printers and ink are typically used by small teams of office workers or in homes to print out standard letter-size sheets.

From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2019

Print two enlargements of the crater on letter-size paper.

From National Geographic Kids ● Jun. 17, 2019

The circulars are printed on half a sheet of letter-size typewriting paper, sold in several stationery store in large quantities.

From Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls by Alice Carsey

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