shipment
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B2
/ˈʃɪpmənt/
goods transport
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shipment' originates from the word 'ship,' which comes from Old English 'scip,' meaning 'vessel.'
Historical Evolution
'scip' transformed into the Middle English word 'ship,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ship.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'vessel for transport,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of shipping goods.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of shipping goods.
The shipment of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
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