Definition

Noun: 1. The act or process of sending goods or materials from one place to another, especially in commercial transport. 2. A quantity of goods that are sent together, constituting a single consignment for transport.

Examples

• Meaning 1 (Act of sending):
  • The shipment of the order was delayed due to bad weather.
  • We are awaiting confirmation of the shipment date.
• Meaning 2 (Goods sent):
  • The company received a large shipment of electronics this morning.
  • A customs officer inspected the incoming shipment.

Advanced Usage

• "To be held for shipment": To be kept in storage, ready to be sent.
  • The completed products are now held for shipment.
• "Partial shipment": A commercial term for sending an order in multiple consignments instead of all at once.
  • The contract allows for partial shipments over the next month.

Variants and Related Words

• Ship (verb): To send or transport goods.
  • We will ship the package tomorrow.
• Shipper (noun): A person or company that sends goods.
  • The shipper is responsible for proper packaging.

Synonyms

• Consignment: A batch of goods sent or delivered.
• Delivery: The action of bringing goods to a recipient.
• Cargo: Goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

Related Phrases

• "In shipment": In the process of being transported.
  • Your order is currently in shipment.
• "Ready for shipment": Packaged and prepared to be sent.
  • The boxes are sealed and ready for shipment.

Noun

1. the act of sending off something
2. goods carried by a large vehicle