packaging

[ pak-uh-jing ]
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noun
  1. an act or instance of packing or forming packages: At the end of the production line is a machine for packaging.

  2. the package in which merchandise is sold or displayed: Attractive packaging can help sell a product.

Origin of packaging

1
First recorded in 1870–75; package + -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for packaging

packaging

/ (ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ) /


noun
    • the box or wrapping in which a product is offered for sale

    • the design of such a box or wrapping, esp with reference to its ability to attract customers

  1. the presentation of a person, product, television programme, etc, to the public in a way designed to build up a favourable image

  1. the work of a packager

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