What does to the letter mean?
Definitions for to the letter
to the let·ter
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word to the letter.
Princeton's WordNet
to a T, to the letter, just right, to perfectionadverb
in every detail
"the new house suited them to a T"
Wiktionary
to the letteradverb
Literally, exactly, to follow the rules as they're written.
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to the letter
"To the letter" is an idiom that means exactly as instructed or according to the precise terms, without any deviation or allowance for flexibility. It refers to following directions or rules in an extremely careful and precise way, paying attention to every detail.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of to the letter in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of to the letter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of to the letter in a Sentence
Not being an attorney, I scrupulously followed the advice of Doug Letter — who by the way, was not a TV lawyer. He’s argued four times in front of the Supreme Court, and he’s the one that counseled me repeatedly, at one point I called him in Italy to get an update while he was on vacation. That’s how assiduously we pursued the merits of the case.
The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy has indeed received a letter ; there is no comment on its content from their side. There will be a quick reply.
This is not an abortion issue, a letter was also sent to a urology group that was allegedly performing elective surgeries. As our client, if Dr. Acton's office determines that Health Director Dr. Amy Acton order was violated by any surgical facility in Ohio, they can refer it to our office to pursue legal action on behalf of the Ohio Department of Health.
Dialect came to my aid, it is closer to feelings, to emotions, a spectator should be able to be carried along even if they don't understand every letter.
The cover letter is seen by our actions. (La lettre de motivation se voit par nos actions)”
Translations for to the letter
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- a la letra, al pie de la letraSpanish
- au pied de la lettre, à la lettreFrench
- til punkt og prikkeNorwegian
- ao pé da letraPortuguese
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