package

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.

   A large package was waiting for me at the front door.

2. 2
   noun

   A set of things or services offered together, such as a piece of software.

   Did you test the whole software package to make sure it works?

3. 3
   noun

   The act of packing something.

   Careful package of the goods prevented any damage during shipping.

Equivalent to pack + -age. Possibly influenced by Anglo-Latin paccagium or Old French pacquage.

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