Packaging: meaning, definitions and examples

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packaging

[ ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ ]

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for products

Materials used to wrap or protect goods for storage or distribution.

Synonyms

container, covering, wrapping

Examples of usage

The packaging of the products was environmentally friendly.
The packaging was damaged during shipping.

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for software

The process of preparing a software application for distribution to end-users.

Synonyms

delivery, distribution, presentation

Examples of usage

The packaging of the software included a user manual and installation instructions.
The packaging of the software was designed to be user-friendly.

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general

To wrap or put something in a container for transport or storage.

Synonyms

bundle, encase, wrap

Examples of usage

She carefully packaged the fragile items for shipping.
The company packages their products in recyclable materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "packaging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embalagem

🇮🇳 पैकेजिंग

🇩🇪 Verpackung

🇮🇩 pengemasan

🇺🇦 пакування

🇵🇱 opakowanie

🇯🇵 パッケージング

🇫🇷 emballage

🇪🇸 empaquetado

🇹🇷 ambalaj

🇰🇷 포장

🇸🇦 تغليف

🇨🇿 balení

🇸🇰 balenie

🇨🇳 包装

🇸🇮 embalaža

🇮🇸 umbúðir

🇰🇿 қаптама

🇬🇪 შეფუთვა

🇦🇿 qablaşdırma

🇲🇽 empaquetado

Word origin

The word 'packaging' originated from the Middle French word 'pacquet', which means a small package. The concept of packaging has evolved over time to encompass not only physical wrapping of goods but also digital packaging of software and products. Effective packaging plays a crucial role in marketing and protecting products during distribution.

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