Meaning of package in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpækɪdʒ/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Verb

    package

    Definitions

    1. put into a box

    Examples

    • « box the gift, please »

    Antonyms

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  2. Noun

    package

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (as a noun denoting the action or mode of packing goods): from the verb pack+ -age; compare with Anglo-Latin paccagium. The verb dates from the 1920s

    Definitions

    1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

    Derived terms

  3. 2. a wrapped container

    Derived terms

  4. 3. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

    Examples

    • « the market for software is expected to expand »

    Antonyms

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