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shipment

1 of 1noun
/ˈʃɪp.mənt/
Forms:shipments
1

the act of transporting goods

B2
  • Our international shipment was subject to customs inspection, resulting in a slight delay in delivery.
  • The logistics department is responsible for tracking the shipment of products from the warehouse to the retail stores.
  • The shipment of perishable goods is carefully monitored to ensure they are transported under the proper conditions to maintain freshness.
  • A shipping company was contracted to handle the international shipment of the company's products to overseas markets.
2

the goods that are transported

B2
  • We experienced a delay in receiving our shipment of office supplies due to inclement weather.
  • The online retailer offers tracking services so customers can monitor the progress of their shipments in real-time.
  • The company experienced a surge in orders during the holiday season, resulting in a backlog of shipments that needed to be fulfilled promptly.
  • The shipments from the manufacturer arrived at the warehouse ahead of schedule.