package has definitions from the field of computer science
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[ noun ] a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

Synonyms

packet bundle parcel

Used in print

([Anonymous,] "The Attack on Employee Services"...)

Aim to balance your employee benefit package .

The blue-collar worker thus knows his insurance package , for_example , costs $ 227.72 .

Have the insurance_company or your own accounting department break_down the cost of your insurance package periodically .

Related terms

collection wisp pack box parcel

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[ noun ] a wrapped container

Synonyms

parcel

Used in print

(David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)

Dr._Verdi had told him to deliver his package in_person .

3
[ verb ] put into a box

Synonyms

box

Examples

"box the gift, please"

Used in print

There is a trend to packaging meat at a central source , freezing it , and shipping it to outlying stores , where meat cutters will not be required .

We are slowly being regimented to having everything packaged , whether we want it or not .

Related terms

unbox encase box packing packer

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[ noun ] (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

Examples

"the market for software is expected to expand"

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