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package

[ pak-ij ]

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noun

a bundle of something, usually of small or medium size, that is packed and wrapped or boxed; parcel.
a container, as a box or case, in which something is or may be packed.
Synonyms:
something conceived of as a compact unit having particular characteristics:
That child is a package of mischief.
the packing of goods, freight, etc.
a finished product contained in a unit that is suitable for immediate installation and operation, as a power or heating unit.
a group, combination, or series of related parts or elements to be accepted or rejected as a single unit.
a complete program produced for the theater, television, etc., or a series of these, sold as a unit.

verb (used with object)

packaged, packaging.

to make or put into a package.
to design and manufacture a package for (a product or series of related products):
They package their soaps in eye-catching wrappers.
to group or combine (a series of related parts) into a single unit.
to combine the various elements of (a tour, entertainment, etc.) for sale as a unit.

package

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noun

any wrapped or boxed object or group of objects
1. a proposition, offer, or thing for sale in which separate items are offered together as a single or inclusive unit
2. ( as modifier )
  a package holiday
  a package deal
a complete unit consisting of a number of component parts sold separately
the act or process of packing or packaging
computing a set of programs designed for a specific type of problem in statistics, production control, etc, making it unnecessary for a separate program to be written for each problem
another word for pack 1

verb

to wrap in or put into a package
to design and produce a package for (retail goods)
to group (separate items) together as a single unit
to compile (complete books) for a publisher to market

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of package¹

First recorded in 1605–15, package is from the Dutch word pakkage “b��.” See pack ¹, -age

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Synonym Study

Package, pack, packet, parcel refer to a bundle or to something fastened together. A package is a bundle of things packed and wrapped: a package from the drugstore. A pack is a large bundle or bale of things put or fastened together, usually wrapped up or in a bag, case, etc., to be carried by a person or a beast of burden: a peddler's pack. A packet, originally a package of letters or dispatches, is a small package or bundle: a packet of gems. A parcel is an object or objects wrapped up to form a single, small bundle: a parcel containing two dresses.

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After a period spent cooling in ponds on the site, the elements were packaged into 350 large flasks for long-term storage.

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It is part of a package of around 150 trade sanctions against Russia announced by the Foreign Office on Thursday.

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The rule allows international retailers to send packages to the UK worth less than £135 without incurring import taxes.

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Musselman currently has 10 players for 15 available roster spots, and with those five openings, it’s unclear how much USC would be willing to offer Thomas in a name, image and likeness package.

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Bass has repeatedly lobbied Newsom and other state leaders for a relief package that could avert some or all of the job cuts.

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