Shipment: meaning, definitions and examples

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shipment

[ ˈʃɪpmənt ]

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logistics

The action of transporting goods or items from one place to another.

Synonyms

cargo, delivery, transport

Examples of usage

The shipment of the new products arrived at the warehouse today.
The company uses a reliable courier service for their international shipments.

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business

A batch of goods that are sent together, typically for commercial purposes.

Synonyms

consignment, dispatch, load

Examples of usage

The manufacturer sent a large shipment of electronics to the retailer.
The shipment of clothing items was delayed due to bad weather conditions.

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online shopping

The delivery of products ordered online to the customer's address.

Synonyms

delivery, delivery service, shipping

Examples of usage

The customer tracked the status of their shipment online.
The company offers free shipment for orders above a certain amount.

Translations

Translations of the word "shipment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envio

🇮🇳 शिपमेंट (shipment)

🇩🇪 Sendung

🇮🇩 pengiriman

🇺🇦 відправлення

🇵🇱 wysyłka

🇯🇵 出荷 (shukka)

🇫🇷 expédition

🇪🇸 envío

🇹🇷 gönderi

🇰🇷 배송 (baesong)

🇸🇦 شحنة (shuhna)

🇨🇿 zásilka

🇸🇰 zásielka

🇨🇳 发货 (fā huò)

🇸🇮 pošiljka

🇮🇸 sending

🇰🇿 жөнелту (jöneltu)

🇬🇪 გადაზიდვა (gadazidva)

🇦🇿 göndərmə

🇲🇽 envío

Word origin

The word 'shipment' originated from the verb 'ship', which has roots in Old English and Old Norse. It has evolved over time to specifically refer to the transportation of goods or items from one place to another. With the growth of global trade and e-commerce, the concept of shipments has become integral to logistics and business operations.