Package: meaning, definitions and examples

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package

 

[ หˆpรฆkษชdส’ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pacote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเค•เฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Paket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pakiet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒƒใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paquet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paquete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจํ‚ค์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paquete

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,340, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.