definitions

containerize

[ kuh n-tey-nuh-rahyz ]
/ kənˈteɪ nəˌraɪz /
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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.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

container, container car, container garden, containerboard, containerization, containerize, containerport, containership, containment, containment, policy of, contakion
Also especially British, con·tain·er·ise.

Origin of containerize

container + -ize

Related forms

non·con·tain·er·ized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for containerize

containerize

containerise

/ (kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz) /

verb (tr)

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

Derived Forms

containerization or containerisation, noun
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