Prepackage: meaning, definitions and examples
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prepackage
[ priːˈpækɪdʒ ]
food industry
To prepackage means to package or prepare a product in advance before it is sold or distributed. This process often involves sealing food items in a way that preserves freshness and extends shelf life.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company decided to prepackage their meals to ensure quality.
- Many supermarkets offer prepackaged salads for convenience.
- It's common to prepackage snacks for easy distribution.
- We prefer to prepackage our products to save time during the rush season.
Translations
Translations of the word "prepackage" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-embalagem
🇮🇳 पूर्व-पैकेज
🇩🇪 Vorpaketierung
🇮🇩 pra-kemasan
🇺🇦 попередня упаковка
🇵🇱 wstępne pakowanie
🇯🇵 プレパッケージ
🇫🇷 préemballage
🇪🇸 preenvase
🇹🇷 ön paketleme
🇰🇷 사전 포장
🇸🇦 التعبئة المسبقة
🇨🇿 předbalení
🇸🇰 predbalenie
🇨🇳 预包装
🇸🇮 predpakiranje
🇮🇸 fyrirpakki
🇰🇿 алдын ала орау
🇬🇪 წინასწარი შეფუთვა
🇦🇿 ön paketləmə
🇲🇽 preempaquetado
Etymology
The term 'prepackage' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'package'. The prefix 'pre-' is of Latin origin, from 'prae', meaning 'before', which has been adopted into English to denote actions occurring beforehand. The word 'package', on the other hand, comes from the Old French 'pacquet', which means 'a bundle'. Its usage in the English language can be traced back to the late 16th century. In modern contexts, especially in industries like food and retail, 'prepackage' has become increasingly significant as businesses aim to streamline operations and meet consumer demand for convenience. The practice of prepackaging not only facilitates easier handling and transportation but also addresses food safety and freshness issues.