Despatching: meaning, definitions and examples

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despatching

 

[ dษชหˆspรฆtสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sending something

Despatching refers to the act of sending off goods, information, or documents for a particular purpose. It typically involves organizing and managing the logistics of how something will be delivered. This term is commonly used in shipping and freight contexts. The process may include packaging, labeling, and selecting a carrier for the delivery.

Synonyms

dispatching, sending, shipping, transmitting.

Examples of usage

  • The company is despatching orders daily.
  • After despatching the packages, he checked the shipping status.
  • They are despatching all completed items by the end of the day.
Context #2 | Noun

process of sending

Despatching can also serve as a noun which denotes the process or act of sending items or messages. It often includes a coordinated effort to ensure that deliveries are made efficiently and on time. In many businesses, particularly those involved in logistics, despatching is a critical function to facilitate timely service to customers.

Synonyms

dispatching, sending off, shipment, transmittal.

Examples of usage

  • The despatching was handled by a logistics team.
  • Her role involves overseeing the despatching of materials.
  • I received confirmation of my despatching request.

Translations

Translations of the word "despatching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น expediรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‡เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengiriman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟั€ะฐะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wysyล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…้€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expรฉdition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despacho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถndermeyi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์†ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุณุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odesรญlรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odosielanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่ดง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poลกiljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sending

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถndษ™rmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despacho

Etymology

The word 'despatch' originates from the late Middle English, stemming from the Old French 'despecher,' which means to hasten or send off. It is derived from the Latin 'dispatchare,' which means to free, liberate, or send away. The components of the word include 'de-' which implies removal, and 'pachare,' meaning to package or pack. Initially, the term was used in the context of sending messages or reports, particularly in military correspondence. Over time, its usage expanded to include the sending of goods and services in commercial contexts. Thus, 'despatching' has evolved to become a standard term in logistics and shipping industries, where timely and efficient delivery is essential.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,796, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.