delivery system
Americannoun
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any means or process for conveying a product or service to a recipient.
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any means or technology for administering a drug to a patient.
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the technology for conveying a nuclear weapon to a target.
Example Sentences
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Slok pointed out that the Brent forward curve — the relationship between current prices of a futures contract and prices for contracts at later delivery dates — is in steep backwardation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
BirdieBall Golf, a retailer that sells putting mats and other golf accessories, offers an economy shipping option with delivery dates that are as long as two weeks from the date of purchase.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
"We're talking about 2029 and 2030 for delivery dates."
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
This story has been updated to correct the delivery dates for the vehicles.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023
He was too foxy to borrow any trouble there, and this long yell about the drouth interfering with delivery dates keeps the trail outfits against the bits.
From Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings by Adams, Andy
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