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Carnegie MOPS Proces
mops processing mail terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| annotate | furnished with notes that are usually critical or explanatory |
| certified mail | a postal service that provides, for a fee, a receipt to the sender of first class mail and a record of delivery |
| domestic mail | mail delivered in the United States and its territories |
| enclosure | a supplemental item inserted in an envelope with a written communication |
| facsimile mail | any electronic process for transmitting written communications, fax: |
| International Mail | mail delivered to destinations outside of the United States |
| mail classification | mail service determination based on content, weight, destination and speed of delivery |
| optional character reader | electronic equipment designed to speed sorting and delivery of mail |
| postal manual | book containing the rules and regulations that govern the postal service |
| registered mail | first class service that provides, for a fee, a record that mail has been sent and guarantees an indemnity ($ value) if it is not received |
| insured mail | insurance coverage against loss or damage is available for priority, first class, and parcel post |
| package delivery services | private services pick up and deliver mail overnight. FedEx, United Parcel Service ups, Airport Express are a few |
| Priority Mail | first class mail weighing more than 13 ounces with a maximum of 70 pounds |
| zone improvement plan zip | system of numerical codes written on envelopes to facilitate the delivery of mail |