"USPS" meaning in English

See USPS in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˌju ɛs pi ˈɛs/
Head templates: {{en-prop}} USPS
  1. Initialism of United States Postal Service. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: United States Postal Service Categories (topical): Post
    Sense id: en-USPS-en-name-aBON7-1r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2025 March 13, Gabe Cohen, “Head of Postal Service agrees to let DOGE work with USPS”, in CNN:",
          "text": "In a letter DeJoy sent to Congress on Thursday, he said DOGE teams will “assist us in identifying and achieving further efficiencies,” saying the Elon Musk-led agency will focus on improving the management of USPS retirement assets and the Workers’ Compensation Program, as well as addressing the agency’s legislative mandates and regulatory requirements.",
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