metered mail device

[ˈmiːtərd meɪl dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: metered mail devices
máquina franqueadora de correspondência
1. A mechanical or electronic device used to print postage marks on mail pieces, indicating that postage has been paid, without requiring adhesive stamps
The company uses a metered mail device to process hundreds of invoices daily.
A empresa utiliza uma máquina franqueadora para processar centenas de faturas diariamente.
2. An instrument that applies a pre-paid postage impression to envelopes and packages
Our office installed a new metered mail device to improve mail handling efficiency.
Nosso escritório instalou uma nova máquina franqueadora para melhorar a eficiência do processamento de correspondência.
Metered mail devices are commonly used in corporate and administrative environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, businesses often use these devices to streamline mail operations and ensure compliance with postal regulations. The device represents modernization in mail handling and is considered more efficient than using individual postage stamps, particularly for high-volume correspondence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postage metermail meterfranking machinepostal meter
Antonyms / Antônimos
adhesive stamppostage stamp

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
máquina franqueadora
most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
franqueadora de correspondência
frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
máquina de franquia postal
European Portuguese terminology
USA
postage meter
common alternative term in American English

Related Words

postagefrankingmail processingpostal servicecorrespondenceenvelope

Related Idioms & Phrases

to meter the mail
metered postage
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