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An envelope is a flat, paper-like wrapper used to enclose and protect letters, documents, or small items for mailing. Beyond its everyday utility, the term extends to fields like mathematics and engineering, where it describes a curve or surface that bounds a set of other curves or paths. In modern contexts, it's often metaphorically applied to limits or boundaries, such as in aviation when pilots push the envelope of performance.
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