noun
a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information
• Syn: ↑covering letter
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noun, pl ⋯ -ters [count]
US : a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it
Always include a cover letter with your résumé.
— called also (Brit) covering letter
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a letter containing extra information that you send with sth
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Send a covering letter and a CV to the following address…
Useful english dictionary. 2012.