Question 1 · Quick check
shipment
CEFRB1
/ˈʃɪpmənt/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Goods sent from one place to another.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe act of transporting goods.
Examples
In case the shipment is delayed, we have special delay insurance.
Has the shipment arrived yet?
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningA load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship).
More examples
In contextShipment of hazardous waste on this route is strictly prohibited.
We're expecting another shipment of oranges tomorrow.
The de minimis exemption, as it’s known, allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to come into the United States duty-free, often more or less skipping time-consuming inspections and paperwork.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
noun
From ship + -ment.