Associations to the word «Consignment»

Wiktionary

CONSIGNMENT, noun. A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent
CONSIGNMENT, noun. The act of consigning
CONSIGNMENT SHOP, noun. (US) A shop that sells used goods for their owners (consignors) in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
CONSIGNMENT SHOPS, noun. Plural of consignment shop

Dictionary definition

CONSIGNMENT, noun. Goods carried by a large vehicle.
CONSIGNMENT, noun. The official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital).
CONSIGNMENT, noun. The delivery of goods for sale or disposal.

Wise words

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