containerize

American

[kuhn-tey-nuh-rahyz] / kənˈteɪ nəˌraɪz /

especially British, containerise

verb (used with object)

containerized, containerizing

to package (freight) in uniform, sealed containers for shipment.
to perform (a materials-handling operation) with the help of containerization.
to make suitable for a containerization system.

verb (used without object)

containerized, containerizing

to adopt containerization.

containerize British

/ kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz /

verb

to convey (cargo) in standard-sized containers
to adapt (a port or transportation system) to the use of standard-sized containers

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Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of containerize

container + -ize

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