Meaning
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- Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
- Something which consists of various components, such as a piece of computer software.
- A piece of software which has been prepared in such a way that it can be installed with a package manager.
- The act of packing something.
- Something resembling a package.
- A package holiday.
- A football formation.
- The male genitalia.
- A charge made for packing goods.
- A group of related stories spread over several pages.
- Synonym of wrap (“complete news report ready for broadcast”)
Synonyms
inclusive tour
computer software
aircraft package
software program
software system
load down
making-up
packing up
paper-bag
gift wrap
force package
general routine
general program
general purpose program
routine package
general purpose routine
universal program
general gram
generalized program
generalized routine general-purpose program
container, ferry, vessel, vat, trough, tub, manger
data packet
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/
Etymology
Equivalent to pack + -age. Possibly influenced by Anglo-Latin paccagium or Old French pacquage.
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