postmarking
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present participleof postmark.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
postmarknounan official mark stamped on letters and other mail, serving as a cancellation of the postage stamp and indicating the place, date, and sometimes time of sending or receipt.
Example Sentences
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It says customers use postmarking for their own purposes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Postal Service representative Natashi Garvins said in an email that same-day postmarking has never been guaranteed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
Most postmarking takes place in Anchorage, a day or more away by mail from most of the state.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2020
First of all, there’s a difference in messaging between mailing and postmarking.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2020
“It’s very unfortunate that the Postal Service was unable to fully carry out what they have acknowledged was their responsibility in postmarking the mail,” said state board of elections spokesman John Conklin.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2020