package
n. countablen. an object or group of things wrapped in paper or packed in a box. You usually receive this through the mail or buy it at a store.
n. a container in which items are packed for storage, transport, or sale; a parcel. Often used to refer to a set of related items or services sold as a single unit.
The delivery driver left a large package on the porch.
The software company offers a basic package for individuals and a premium version for large businesses.
After weeks of anticipation, the research team finally received the package containing the delicate glass components required to complete the prototype.
Equivalent to pack + -age. Possibly influenced by Anglo-Latin paccagium or Old French pacquage.
Commonly used with the verb 'deliver' or 'wrap'. In business contexts, it frequently refers to a 'compensation package' or 'benefits package'.
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care package
A package sent from home or from friends or family, containing favorite foods or comfort items.
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total package
Something or someone that possesses a complete set of desired or expected characteristics.
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whole package
Something or someone that possesses a full set of relevant characteristics, usually desirable ones.