Package: meaning, definitions and examples

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package

[ ˈpækɪdʒ ]

^{Context #1}

software development

A collection of classes and interfaces bundled together to provide a specific functionality.

Synonyms

bundle, library, set

Examples of usage

The package contains all the necessary files for the application.
Make sure to import the correct package before using the classes.

^{Context #2}

commerce

A wrapped or boxed object or group of objects.

Synonyms

box, parcel, shipment

Examples of usage

She received a package in the mail.
The package was neatly wrapped with a bow.

^{Context #3}

to arrange or organize

To arrange or plan something in a particular way.

Synonyms

assemble, bundle, prepare

Examples of usage

He packaged the products for shipping.
They packaged the event to attract a larger audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "package" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacote

🇮🇳 पैकेज

🇩🇪 Paket

🇮🇩 paket

🇺🇦 пакет

🇵🇱 pakiet

🇯🇵 パッケージ

🇫🇷 paquet

🇪🇸 paquete

🇹🇷 paket

🇰🇷 패키지

🇸🇦 حزمة

🇨🇿 balíček

🇸🇰 balík

🇨🇳 包裹

🇸🇮 paket

🇮🇸 pakki

🇰🇿 пакет

🇬🇪 პაკეტი

🇦🇿 paket

🇲🇽 paquete

Word origin

The word 'package' originated from the Middle English word 'pakage', which came from the Middle Dutch word 'pak', meaning 'bundle'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to represent a collection of items or information grouped together for a specific purpose.

See also: pack, packaging, packed, packer, packet, packing, unpack.