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FRANKING

(noun, verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Franking.

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Franking - as a noun

Device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.

Example: "Prior to the establishment of the upu in 1874, international mails sometimes bore mixed franking before the world's postal services universally agreed to deliver international mails bearing only the franking of the country of origin."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frank12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark10marker12marking14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Franking - as a verb

To place a frank on an envelope.

To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.

To send by public conveyance free of expense.

To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

Example Sentences

"The franking of mail allows for easy identification of the sender."
"The company applied a franking to their promotional materials before sending them out."
"Postal services often use a franking machine to imprint postage on envelopes."
"The government provides a franking privilege for official correspondence."
"The franking system helps ensure efficient mail delivery."
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Word Game Points

Is FRANKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, franking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRANKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FRANKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, franking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRANKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FRANKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, franking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRANKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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