Nondelivery: meaning, definitions and examples
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nondelivery
[ nɒnˈdɪlɪvəri ]
shipping context
Nondelivery refers to the failure to deliver a package, mail, or goods as expected. This can occur due to various reasons, including incorrect addresses, logistical errors, or other unforeseen circumstances. Nondelivery can lead to customer dissatisfaction and may require follow-up actions, such as reshipping or refunds. It is a significant concern for businesses engaged in e-commerce and logistics, where timely delivery is a key factor in customer satisfaction.
Synonyms
failure to deliver, non-delivery, undelivered item
Examples of usage
- The nondelivery of my order was very disappointing.
- Due to nondelivery, I had to contact customer service.
- Nondelivery can damage a company's reputation.
Translations
Translations of the word "nondelivery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não entrega
🇮🇳 नॉन डिलीवरी
🇩🇪 Nichtexistenz
🇮🇩 tidak pengiriman
🇺🇦 недоставка
🇵🇱 niedostarczenie
🇯🇵 非配達
🇫🇷 non livraison
🇪🇸 no entrega
🇹🇷 teslimat yok
🇰🇷 비배송
🇸🇦 عدم التوصيل
🇨🇿 nedodání
🇸🇰 nedodanie
🇨🇳 未交付
🇸🇮 neizročitev
🇮🇸 ekki afhending
🇰🇿 жеткізілмеген
🇬🇪 არასამსახურება
🇦🇿 təslim edilməməsi
🇲🇽 no entrega
Etymology
The term 'nondelivery' is a compound word formed by combining the prefix 'non-', indicating negation or absence, with the noun 'delivery', which originates from the Middle English word 'deliveren', meaning 'to free, set free, or deliver'. The word 'delivery' itself traces back to the Old French 'deliverer', which means 'to set free or to deliver'. The concept of delivery has evolved over time, but the notion of nondelivery is a more modern term that reflects the complexities of logistics and shipping in today's fast-paced world. As online shopping and e-commerce have flourished in the past few decades, the importance of understanding nondelivery issues has grown, leading to its increased usage in customer service and logistics discussions.