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ZIP Code definition
☆ ZIP Code (zip)
a system of code numbers assigned by the postal service to be used as part of the mailing address: each code designates a delivery area
Etymology: Z(one) I(mprovement) P(lan)
such a code number, typically consisting of five digits, although often expanded to nine
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