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consigned

 

[ kənˈsaɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

delivery agreement

To consign means to give over to another's care or control. This term is often used in commercial contexts where goods are transferred to an agent or a dealer for resale. When items are consigned, the sender retains ownership until the items are sold. It creates a relationship of trust between the consignor (the sender) and the consignee (the receiver). Consignment allows sellers to reach broader markets without directly taking ownership of the inventory.

Synonyms

assign, delegate, entrust

Examples of usage

  • The artist consigned several paintings to the gallery.
  • Our company consigned products to various retailers to increase sales.
  • The store will sell your items on a consignment basis.

Translations

Translations of the word "consigned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consignado

🇮🇳 सौंपा हुआ

🇩🇪 übereignet

🇮🇩 dikirim

🇺🇦 переданий

🇵🇱 przekazany

🇯🇵 委託された

🇫🇷 consigné

🇪🇸 consignado

🇹🇷 devredilmiş

🇰🇷 위탁된

🇸🇦 مُسند

🇨🇿 pověřený

🇸🇰 zverený

🇨🇳 委托的

🇸🇮 dodeljen

🇮🇸 falið

🇰🇿 тапсырылған

🇬🇪 დადგენილი

🇦🇿 təslim edilmiş

🇲🇽 consignado

Etymology

The word 'consign' originates from the late Middle English term 'consignen', which comes from the Latin 'consignare'. In Latin, 'con-' means 'together' or 'with', and 'signare' means 'to mark or sign'. The combination implies marking something together with a specific purpose or trust in another's hands. Initially, the term was used in contexts involving official documentation, particularly concerning transferring goods. Over centuries, its usage broadened to encompass all forms of transferring responsibility or ownership, especially in trade and commerce. The concept of consignment has become integral in various industries, including art, retail, and shipping, where trust and accountability play crucial roles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,622, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.