consignment
kənˈsaɪnmənt
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Definition of consignment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
commercecollection of goods to be sent or sold
  • The consignment arrived at the warehouse yesterday.
delivery shipment
2.
businessselling goods through a third party
  • She sold her clothes on consignment at the local shop.
delivery dispatch shipment
3.
tradethe act of sending goods to someone
  • Consignment of the package was delayed due to weather.
delivery dispatch shipment
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Expressions with consignment

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store selling used goods for owners for a fee
She found a vintage dress at the consignment shop.
goods sent to a seller who pays after selling them
The store sells the artist's paintings on consignment.
document accompanying shipped goods detailing contents and delivery information
The consignment note listed all the items in the shipment accurately..

Origin of consignment

Latin, consignare (to seal, mark)

Examples of consignment in a sentence

  • She checked the consignment for any damaged items.
  • The artist's paintings were available on consignment at the gallery.
  • He decided to put his furniture on consignment to clear space.
  • The consignment of medical supplies left the warehouse today.
  • We tracked the consignment from the factory to the retailer.

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  1. French:consignation, vente en consignation, ...
  2. German:Warensendung, Konsignation, ...
  3. Italian:spedizione, conto vendita, ...
  4. Spanish:remesa, comisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:remessa, consignação, ...
  6. Chinese:托运品, 寄售, ...
  7. Japanese:委託品, 委託販売, ...
  8. Arabic:شُحْنَة, بَيْعٌ بِالعُمُولَةِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁלוֹחַ, קונסיגנציה, ...
  10. Russian:груз, консигнация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вантаж, комісія, ...
  12. Hindi:खेप, कमीशन पर बिक्री, ...
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