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package

pac·kage

US/ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ common
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

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(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

  • “the market for software is expected to expand”
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verb

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put into a box

  • “box the gift, please”
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Origin

Equivalent to pack + -age. Possibly influenced by Anglo-Latin paccagium or Old French pacquage.

Phrases

  • care package
  • complete package
  • original package doctrine
  • package deal
  • package film
  • package format
  • package leaflet
  • package management system

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