attn
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8.3
- noun
- Formal
- Write MENC (Attn: Professional Certification Program or SMPE), 1902 Association Drive, Reston.
- Attn: department
Examples
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A single issue, from the Office of Psychomusicology, Attn: Dr. David Williams, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61761, is $12.00 (Canada, $14.00).
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Applications should be sent to the Scholarship Committee, Attn: Jane Doe.
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The address of the Paying Agent is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, Attn: Reorganization Department.
Blog text (3) -
ATTN: This blog is no longer being actively maintained, so please do not submit advertising inquiries.
Blog text (7) -
Attn: Grading Systems
Academic text (2002) -
Letters may be sent to The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County, ATTN: Veterans Haven of Hope House, 100 Arbana Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
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For more information, contact AAAS, Membership Department, 1333 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, Attn: Dee Valencia.
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Members may request a refund of the dividends attributable to their participation by writing to: American Bar Endowment, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60611, Attn: Accounting Department.
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To enter, submit an original composition to ASCAP Foundation Young JAZZ Composer Awards, Attn: Frances Richard, One Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023, by October 1, 2002.
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For more information about this program, write to New England Electric, Attn: Karen Sawyer, 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01582; tel. (508) 366-9011.
Academic text (1992)
Surface Forms
Etymology
Attn is the short form of the word attention, which means 'careful notice' or 'the person this is for'. Think of attn as a quick way to 'point' to the person or department who should read a letter or package, which is why it appears at the start of a message.