Sender: meaning, definitions and examples

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sender

[ ˈsɛndər ]

^{Context #1}

email

A person or organization that sends a message or letter to someone else.

Synonyms

dispatch, originator, transmitter

Examples of usage

The sender of the email apologized for the delay in responding.
The sender's address was listed at the top of the letter.

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package

A person or company that dispatches goods to a destination.

Synonyms

consignor, forwarder, shipper

Examples of usage

The sender of the package included a note for the recipient.
The sender was responsible for ensuring the package arrived on time.

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information

To cause something to go or be taken to a destination.

Synonyms

dispatch, forward, transmit

Examples of usage

She sender her resume to multiple companies in the hopes of finding a job.
He sender the document to his supervisor for review.

Translations

Translations of the word "sender" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remetente

🇮🇳 प्रेषक

🇩🇪 Absender

🇮🇩 pengirim

🇺🇦 відправник

🇵🇱 nadawca

🇯🇵 送信者

🇫🇷 expéditeur

🇪🇸 remitente

🇹🇷 gönderen

🇰🇷 보내는 사람

🇸🇦 المرسل

🇨🇿 odesílatel

🇸🇰 odosielateľ

🇨🇳 发送者

🇸🇮 pošiljatelj

🇮🇸 sendandi

🇰🇿 жіберуші

🇬🇪 გამგზავნი

🇦🇿 göndərən

🇲🇽 remitente

Word origin

The word 'sender' originated from the Old English word 'sendan' which means 'to dispatch'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the person or entity that dispatches or transmits messages, goods, or information to a recipient. The concept of senders has been integral to communication and transportation systems throughout history, playing a crucial role in the exchange of information and goods between individuals and organizations.

See also: send, sendable, sending, sent.