parceled US
ˈpɑːrsəld
See also: parcelled (UK)
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Definition of parceled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
divisionUSdivided into parts or portionsUS
  • The land was parceled into smaller lots for sale.
divided partitioned
2.
distributionUSdistributed or allocatedUS
  • The parceled resources were sent to various departments.
allocated apportioned
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Origin of parceled

Middle English, parcel (part) + -ed (past participle)

Examples of parceled in a sentence

  • Resources were parceled out to various departments.
  • The parceled funds were distributed among the various projects.
  • The parceled land was divided into smaller plots for sale.

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  1. French:divisé, alloué, ...
  2. German:parzelliert, verteilt, ...
  3. Italian:suddiviso, distribuito, ...
  4. Spanish:dividido, distribuido, ...
  5. Portuguese:parcelado, distribuído, ...
  6. Chinese:被划分的, 已分配的, ...
  7. Japanese:分割された, 配分された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَسَّم, مُوَزَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחוּלָּק, מוּקְצֶה, ...
  10. Russian:разделённый, распределённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розділений, розподілений, ...
  12. Hindi:विभाजित, वितरित, ...
parcel
ˈpɑrsəl
parcelledparcelling
parcel: package wrapped for shipment
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Definition of parcel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
shippingUKpackage wrapped for shipmentUK
  • The parcel arrived at my doorstep today.
package packet
2.
deliveryUKquantity or amount of something, usually wrapped or containedUK
  • She divided the sweets into small parcels for the children..
bundle pack package
3.
real estateTECH.USdivision of land bought and sold as a unitTECH.US
  • They purchased a parcel of land near the lake.
lot tract

Verb

tr.
1.
divisiondivide something into parts or portions
  • They plan to parcel the land into smaller lots.
apportion separate split
2.
logisticswrap something into a package for shipment
  • She decided to parcel the gifts for mailing.
bundle package wrap
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  • parcel: package wrapped for shipment
    package wrapped for shipment
  • parcel: quantity or amount of something, usually wrapped or contained
    quantity or amount of something, usually wrapped or contained
  • parcel: small amount of food wrapped up
    small amount of food wrapped up

Expressions with parcel

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wrap items into a parcel for delivery
She decided to parcel up the gifts for mailing.
essential component of a larger whole
Hard work is part and parcel of success.
divide and give out in separate parts or amounts
They will parcel out the food to everyone.
adhesive tape used for sealing packages
She used parcel tape to secure the box.
bomb sent through mail to explode when opened
He received a parcel bomb in the mail.
piece of ground owned or designated for a purpose
They bought a small parcel of land to build their home.

Origin of parcel

Old French, parcelle (small part)

Examples of parcel in a sentence

  • The parcel was too heavy to carry.
  • The mailman delivered a parcel to our doorstep.
  • Each parcel contained a unique gift for the guests.
  • The parcel was sold to a developer.
  • They divided the estate into several parcels.
  • He handed me a parcel of cheese wrapped in paper.

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  1. French:colis, diviser, ...
  2. German:Paket, aufteilen, ...
  3. Italian:pacco, suddividere, ...
  4. Spanish:paquete, parcelar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pacote, parcelar, ...
  6. Chinese:包裹, 分割, ...
  7. Japanese:小包, 分割する, ...
  8. Arabic:طَرْد, قَسَّمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲבִילָה, לְחַלֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:посылка, разделять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пакунок, розділяти, ...
  12. Hindi:पार्सल, विभाजित करना, ...
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