Parceling: meaning, definitions and examples

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parceling

 

[ หˆpษ‘หrslษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

distribution of items

Parceling refers to the act of dividing something into smaller portions or packages. This can involve grouping items together for transport, sale, or distribution. The practice of parceling is commonly used in various contexts, such as logistics, shipping, and even in everyday situations like organizing groceries or supplies. It helps in efficient management and handling of items by creating manageable units. Additionally, parceling can apply to abstract concepts, like parceling time or resources.

Synonyms

dividing, packaging, partitioning, segregating.

Examples of usage

  • She is parceling the gifts for the party.
  • They are parceling the supplies for distribution.
  • The company specializes in parceling large shipments.

Translations

Translations of the word "parceling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embalagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคธเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verpackung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟะฐะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pakowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใ‚ปใƒซๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emballage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embalaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paketleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุบู„ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pakiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pakkning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paketlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empaquetado

Etymology

The word 'parceling' derives from the noun 'parcel', which has its origins in the Old French word 'parcelle', meaning a small piece or a portion. This, in turn, came from the Late Latin 'particella', which is a diminutive of 'pars', meaning part. The transition of the word into English occurred around the 15th century. Over time, the meaning evolved, with 'parcel' being used to describe a bundle or package of goods. The addition of the '-ing' suffix to 'parcel' creates the verb form, indicating the ongoing process of dividing or packaging items. This concept has been integral to trade, logistics, and transportation industries, where parceling goods efficiently has been essential for commerce.