containerize

[kuh n-tey-nuh-rahyz]

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verb (used with object), con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.

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), con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.

to adopt containerization.

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)

to convey (cargo) in standard-sized containers

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

Derived Formscontainerization or containerisation, noun

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