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containerize

[kuh n-tey-nuh-rahyz]
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verb (used with object), con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.
  1. to package (freight) in uniform, sealed containers for shipment.
  2. to perform (a materials-handling operation) with the help of containerization.
  3. to make suitable for a containerization system.
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verb (used without object), con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.
  1. to adopt containerization.
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Also especially British, con·tain·er·ise.

Origin of containerize

container + -ize
Related formsnon·con·tain·er·ized, adjective
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Related Words for containerize

lade, stuff, pile, carry, cram, pack, stack, store, fill, surfeit, weight, glut, freight, mass, top, flood, charge, jam, ballast, oversupply
British Dictionary definitions for containerize

containerize

containerise

verb (tr)
  1. to convey (cargo) in standard-sized containers
  2. to adapt (a port or transportation system) to the use of standard-sized containers
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Derived Formscontainerization or containerisation, noun
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