Meaning & use

enclosed

adjective·Academic

Surrounded or shut in on all sides, or included together with a letter or package.

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The garden is enclosed on every side by a tall stone wall.

Please find the enclosed documents for your review and future reference.

A note on using this word

In formal letters, 'enclosed' commonly refers to a document sent along with the letter, as in 'please see the enclosed invoice'.

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