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Dispatching: meaning, definitions and examples

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dispatching

 

[ dษชsหˆpรฆสงษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sending items

Dispatching refers to the process of sending goods, services, or personnel to a designated location. It is commonly used in logistics to manage the movement of items and ensure timely delivery.

Synonyms

distribution, sending, shipping

Examples of usage

  • The dispatching department coordinated the shipment for the holiday season.
  • Effective dispatching is crucial for keeping supply chains running smoothly.
  • Our dispatching team monitors all outgoing deliveries.
Context #2 | Verb

sending quickly

To dispatch means to send off to a destination quickly and efficiently. Often used in the context of transportation, dispatching involves managing the details of sending someone or something for a specified purpose.

Synonyms

deploy, forward, send

Examples of usage

  • The manager decided to dispatch the team to handle the emergency.
  • The technician was dispatched to repair the faulty equipment.
  • They dispatch orders within 24 hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispatching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despacho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengiriman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะฟะตั‚ั‡ะตั€ะธะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyspozycja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ้€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expรฉdition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despacho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถnderim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์†ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุณุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odeslรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odovzdรกvanie

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˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถndษ™rmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despacho

Word origin

The term 'dispatch' originates from the Middle French word 'despatcher', which means to send off or away. This term has roots in the Latin word 'dis-pactiare', meaning to make a pact or to send away. The evolution of the word reflects its use in communication and in the management of logistics. Over the centuries, as trade and transportation expanded, the term gained prominence in the context of shipping goods and coordinating services. Dispatching became a fundamental concept in both military and commercial contexts, emphasizing the importance of promptness and efficiency in sending resources where they are needed. Today, it encompasses a wide range of activities across various industries, including transportation, emergency services, and supply chain management.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,801, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.