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Synonyms

containerize

American  
[kuhn-tey-nuh-rahyz] / kənˈteɪ nəˌraɪz /
especially British, containerise

verb (used with object)

containerized, containerizing

  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.

verb (used without object)

containerized, containerizing

  1. to adopt containerization.

containerize British  
/ kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz /

verb

  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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Other Word Forms

  • containerization noun
  • noncontainerized adjective

Etymology

Origin of containerize

container + -ize

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