Pronunciation: /ˌsæl.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun the act of greeting someone
A1 Hello is a common salutation used when greeting someone.
A2 In English, it is polite to include a salutation such as 'Dear' at the beginning of a letter.
B1 A formal salutation such as 'Good morning' or 'Good afternoon' is appropriate when meeting someone for the first time.
B2 The salutation 'To whom it may concern' is often used in business correspondence when the recipient is unknown.
C1 A personalized salutation can make a letter or email feel more sincere and engaging.
C2 The art of crafting the perfect salutation involves considering the tone, context, and relationship with the recipient.
formal The proper salutation for a business letter is 'Dear Mr. Smith'.
informal Hey there, just wanted to drop a quick salutation before we dive into the meeting.
slang Yo, what's up? Just wanted to throw out a quick salutation before we get started.
figurative The blooming flowers in the garden seemed to wave a cheerful salutation to all passersby.
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