Reconsigned: meaning, definitions and examples
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reconsigned
[ ˌriːkənˈsaɪnd ]
shipping term
Reconsigned refers to the act of changing the destination of a shipment or cargo to a different consignee or location after it has already been assigned for delivery. This process often involves notifying the carrier and may require adjustments to shipping documents.
Synonyms
redirected, rerouted, transferred
Examples of usage
- The shipment was reconsigned to a different warehouse after the original delivery fell through.
- Due to unexpected circumstances, we had to reconsign the package to a new address.
- The client requested that the order be reconsigned to a nearby store instead of their home.
- The reconsigned freight was now scheduled to arrive a day late.
- After the client changed their mind, we immediately reconsigned the shipment.
Translations
Translations of the word "reconsigned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconhecido
🇮🇳 पुनः प्रेषित
🇩🇪 rekonfiguriert
🇮🇩 dikirim ulang
🇺🇦 призначено повторно
🇵🇱 przesłany ponownie
🇯🇵 再送付された
🇫🇷 réexpédié
🇪🇸 reexpedido
🇹🇷 yeniden gönderildi
🇰🇷 재전송된
🇸🇦 إعادة الإرسال
🇨🇿 přepraveno znovu
🇸🇰 znovu zaslané
🇨🇳 重新发送
🇸🇮 ponovno poslan
🇮🇸 endur sendur
🇰🇿 қайта жіберілген
🇬🇪 მחדש გადმოცემული
🇦🇿 təkrar göndərilmiş
🇲🇽 reexpedido
Etymology
The term 'reconsigned' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning again or anew, and 'consign', which comes from the Latin 'consignare', meaning to mark with a sign or label, which evolved to mean to assign something for delivery. 'Consign' itself originates from the early 16th century, reflecting the process of sending goods to a third party for delivery or sale. As trade and shipping practices grew, the need to change delivery destinations became more prominent, leading to the emergence of 'reconsigned' as a specific term in logistics and freight management. This word reflects the logistical complexities of modern shipping, where goods may change hands and destinations multiple times before reaching their final location.