Definition of Package
1. Noun. A collection of things wrapped or boxed together.
Generic synonyms: Accumulation, Aggregation, Assemblage, Collection
Specialized synonyms: Wisp
Derivative terms: Bundle, Bundle, Pack, Parcel
2. Verb. Put into a box. "They package the goods"; "Box the gift, please"
Generic synonyms: Case, Encase, Incase
Derivative terms: Box, Boxer, Boxing, Packaging
Antonyms: Unbox
3. Noun. A wrapped container.
Specialized synonyms: Bundle, Sheaf, Pack, Packet
Generic synonyms: Container
Derivative terms: Parcel
4. Noun. (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. "The market for software is expected to expand"
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Code, Computer Code
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Software, Authoring Language, Beta Software, Compatible Software, Compatible Software, Cad, Computer-aided Design, Freeware, Groupware, Operating System, Os, Computer Program, Computer Programme, Program, Programme, Function, Procedure, Routine, Subprogram, Subroutine, Shareware, Shrink-wrapped Software, Spyware, Supervisory Software, Documentation, Software Documentation, Database Management System, Dbms, Upgrade
Antonyms: Hardware
Definition of Package
1. n. Act or process of packing.
Definition of Package
1. Noun. Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. ¹
2. Noun. Something which consists of various components, such as a piece of computer software. ¹
3. Noun. The art of packing something. ¹
4. Noun. Something resembling a package. ¹
5. Noun. A package holiday. ¹
6. Noun. A football formation. IE; the "dime" defensive package. ¹
7. Noun. (euphemistic) The male genitalia. ¹
8. Verb. To pack or bundle something. ¹
9. Verb. To travel on a package holiday. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Package
1. to make into a package (a wrapped or boxed object) [v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Package
Literary usage of Package
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biennial Report by California Dept. of Agriculture, California State Commission of Horticulture (1887)
"WILLIAMS, of Fresno: This matter of the package is a prominent one in reference
to shipping fruit; if we get a package for the proper carrying and the ..."
2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1886)
"Having in possession any canceled stamp, or any stamp which has been used, or
which purports to have been used, upon any cask or package of distilled ..."
3. Annual Report by Children's Aid Society (New York, N.Y.) (1854)
"Blch'd Brown, 1 package of clothing. A Few Ladles of Carroll HIM, 8. ...
Unknown Friend, 1 package of clothing. ED Tan Wagoner, 1 package of second-hand ..."
4. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1912)
"broken package" should be во construed as to mean the original package as put up
by the manufacturer, and in which the wholesaler received the liquor, ..."
5. The Horticulturist, and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste by Luther Tucker (1862)
"20 cents, per package 10 Large York, larger than above, round head, ... 16 cts., per
package ft per package 5 Drumhead Saroy, one of the very best of winter ..."
6. Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute by United States Naval Institute (1896)
"A single package shall be a box, barrel, or case of such strength, construction,
... If it is packed in a double package, the inner package shall be a ..."
7. United States Statutes at Large: Containing the Laws and Concurrent by United States (1868)
"... shall pay я fine of one hundred dollars for each cask or package so used, ...
O]. obliterate the inspection marks upon any such package or cask at the ..."
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