shipment

noun ship·ment \-mənt\

: a load of goods that are being sent to a customer, store, etc.

: the act of sending something to a customer, store, etc.

Full Definition of SHIPMENT

: the act or process of shipping

: the goods shipped

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SHIPMENT Defined for Kids

noun ship·ment \ˈship-mənt\

: the act of shipping <The order is ready for shipment.>

: a package or goods shipped

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