despatches
Sends away promptly
Despatches is a British spelling variant of dispatches.
It serves as both the plural noun (official reports or messages sent with speed) and the third-person singular verb (sends off promptly).
The spelling appears in formal British contexts: despatches from the front, The minister despatches a letter to the ambassador.
American English strongly prefers dispatches.
Official public announcement
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- proclamationFormal public announcement
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- notificationFormal notice given
memorandum · missive · cable · telegram · directive · orders · intelligence · briefing
Written symbol or message
- mailPostal system items
- postVertical structural beam
- epistleFormal literary letter
- correspondenceExchanged written communication
message · note · parcel · package · document · transmission · delivery · courier
Journalist based overseas
- wire serviceOrganization distributing news widely
- datelineReport's origin stamp
- press releaseOfficial statement for media
- breaking newsNewly unfolding events reported
field report · bureau · news agency · Reuters · AP · UPI · war correspondent · filing
Commands for military engagement
- troop movementsRelocation of military forces
- intelligence briefingReport on gathered secrets
- war correspondentJournalist covering armed conflicts
- signalMessage-conveying cue
courier · aide-de-camp · runner · headquarters · staff officer
Stored historical documents
- official recordsAuthenticated documented information
- royal decreeOfficial order from sovereign
- imperial edictFormal order from monarch
- courierDelivery person or service
herald · parchment · sealed letter · diplomatic bag · foreign office · ministry · envoy · emissary
Batch delivered for selling
- cargo manifestItemized freight list
- shipping noticeSent-item tracking announcement
- delivery confirmationProof of successful arrival
- forwardingRedirecting to another location
logistics · waybill · bill of lading · tracking · carrier · distribution · customs declaration
communique
Official public announcement
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- proclamationFormal public announcement
- announcementPublic declaration of information
notification · memorandum · missive · cable · telegram · directive · orders · intelligence · briefing · advisory
letter
Written symbol or message
correspondence · message · note · parcel · package · document · transmission · delivery · courier · express
foreign correspondent
Journalist based overseas
- wire serviceOrganization distributing news widely
- datelineReport's origin stamp
- press releaseOfficial statement for media
breaking news · field report · bureau · news agency · Reuters · AP · UPI · war correspondent · filing · deadline
battle orders
Commands for military engagement
- troop movementsRelocation of military forces
- intelligence briefingReport on gathered secrets
- war correspondentJournalist covering armed conflicts
signal · courier · aide-de-camp · runner · headquarters · staff officer
archives
Stored historical documents
- official recordsAuthenticated documented information
- royal decreeOfficial order from sovereign
- imperial edictFormal order from monarch
courier · herald · parchment · sealed letter · diplomatic bag · foreign office · ministry · envoy · emissary · legation
consignment
Batch delivered for selling
- cargo manifestItemized freight list
- shipping noticeSent-item tracking announcement
- delivery confirmationProof of successful arrival
forwarding · logistics · waybill · bill of lading · tracking · carrier · distribution · customs declaration