Phrase guide

closing form

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A standard formula to end a letter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: opening form, salutation, greeting form, address form, form of address

Broader terms: parting phrase

2

noun

Meaning 2

A standard formula to end a speech.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: transferred

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A form in an authority filled to formally document the closing a case.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A form used to document an important legal transaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A method to end an implemented functionality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 敬祝語 /敬祝语 — standard formula to end a letter
  • Chinese Mandarin: 結尾敬語 /结尾敬语 — standard formula to end a letter
  • Finnish: lopetus — standard formula to end a letter
  • German: Grußformel — standard formula to end a letter
  • German: Grußfloskel — standard formula to end a letter
  • Russian: проща́ние (proščánije) — standard formula to end a letter
  • Swedish: avslutsfras — standard formula to end a letter