warehousing
|ware-hous-ing|
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/ˈwɛrˌhaʊzɪŋ/
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/ˈweəˌhaʊzɪŋ/
(warehouse)
storage building
Etymology
'warehousing' originates from the English word 'warehouse', which is a combination of 'ware' meaning 'goods' and 'house' meaning 'building'.
'warehouse' evolved from the Middle English word 'warehous', which was derived from the Old English 'waru' (goods) and 'hūs' (house).
Initially, it meant 'a building for storing goods', and over time it evolved to include the process of storing goods.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of storing goods in a warehouse.
The company specializes in warehousing and distribution services.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'warehouse'.
They are warehousing the products until the demand increases.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 16:36