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packages

23 definitions • 34 examples
1
an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by post:

Examples:

The courier has just delivered a package for you.
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a small paper or plastic container in which a number of small objects are sold:

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a related group of things when they are offered together as a single unit:

Examples:

The computer comes with a software package.
The aid package for the earthquake-hit area will include emergency food and medical supplies.
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the pay and other rewards that a company manager receives:

Examples:

He will receive a compensation package worth $15 million over three years.
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a man's sex organs
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to put goods into boxes or containers to be sold:

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to sell several things together as a single product:

Examples:

The program comes packaged with some games.
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to show someone or something in a particular, usually attractive, way:

Examples:

As a young film star, she was packaged as a sex symbol.
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a box or container in which something is put, esp. to be sent or sold, or a group of objects wrapped together:

Examples:

She went to the post office to mail a package.
a five-night ski package
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A package is also a group of objects, plans, or arrangements that are related and offered as a unit:

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to put something in a box or container, or to wrap things together, esp. to be sold:

Examples:

The book and CD are packaged together.
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To package someone or something is also to represent it in a way to make it seem attractive:

Examples:

You have an idea, but how do you package it?
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an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or other similar material and sent by mail, etc.:

Examples:

She's gone to collect a package from the post-room.
postage rates for letters and packages
This service enables you to track your package online.
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a small container in which objects are sold:

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the pay and other advantages that a company manager receives:

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The salary package offered for this position is a very tempting one.
She was offered an early-retirement package.
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a collection of products or services that are supplied to the customer as a set:

Examples:

Our aim is to offer a comprehensive care package for the client.
The hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its wedding packages, which are also very flexible.
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a collection of computer programs that are supplied to the customer as a set :

Examples:

The company produces accountancy software packages for small businesses.
Many word-processing packages include useful extras such as a spelling checker, thesaurus, and mailing list management.
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to wrap goods or put them into containers to be sold or sent somewhere:

Examples:

All orders received before 3pm are packaged and shipped the same day.
Small items have to be individually packaged to ensure safe delivery to the customer.
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to put different goods and services together to sell as a set:

Examples:

package sth with sth The album is packaged with an informative booklet.
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to describe or show someone or something in a way that aims to make them seem more attractive:

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The facts are neatly packaged by our PR team before they go out to the public.
package yourself as sth They spent millions on packaging themselves as a responsible, caring company.
package yourself for sth There are books that advise you on how to package yourself for a top job.
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to buy loans from other financial organizations and sell them as bonds. Investors receive their profits from the regular payments made towards the original loans:

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Citibank took a major role in the business of packaging loan receivables and selling them as securities.
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to help a business apply for a loan by using special market knowledge to provide the right information and to contact the lenders that are most likely to provide the money:

Examples:

Costs for their packaging service vary depending on the complexity of the loan being packaged.

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