Containerful: meaning, definitions and examples
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containerful
[ kənˈteɪnərfəl ]
amount, shipping
Containerful refers to the quantity or amount that can be contained within a container. This term is commonly used in logistics and shipping industries to indicate the capacity of a shipping container.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We filled the containerful with fresh produce.
- The shipping company charges per containerful.
- A containerful of goods was transported across the ocean.
Translations
Translations of the word "containerful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contenção
🇮🇳 कंटेनर की मात्रा
🇩🇪 Containerinhalt
🇮🇩 isi kontainer
🇺🇦 об'єм контейнера
🇵🇱 zawartość kontenera
🇯🇵 コンテナの内容量
🇫🇷 contenance
🇪🇸 contenido de un contenedor
🇹🇷 kapasite
🇰🇷 컨테이너 용량
🇸🇦 سعة الحاوية
🇨🇿 objem kontejneru
🇸🇰 objem kontajnera
🇨🇳 容器容量
🇸🇮 kapaciteta kontejnerja
🇮🇸 geymslupláss
🇰🇿 контейнер сыйымдылығы
🇬🇪 კონტეინერის მოცულობა
🇦🇿 qutunun həcmi
🇲🇽 capacidad de contenedor
Etymology
The term 'containerful' is a compound word formed from 'container', which dates back to the late 19th century, and the suffix '-ful', used to denote quantity. The word 'container' itself originates from the Latin 'continere', meaning 'to hold together'. As global trade and shipping developed, the need for standardized shipping units became prominent, leading to the widespread use of containers in transport. 'Containerful' emerged as a practical term to measure and discuss the volume of goods being shipped within these containers. The modern usage reflects increased efficiency in logistics, with 'containerful' becoming a standard measure in the shipping industry.