complimentary close

noun

the part of a letter that by convention immediately precedes the signature, as “Very truly yours,” “Cordially,” or “Sincerely yours.”

Also, complimentary closing.

Also called closing, close.

Origin:
1915–20

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Complimentary close is always a great word to know.

So is ort. Does it mean:

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.

Example sentences

Double space between the final paragraph of the letter and the complimentary close.

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