Word
Definitions
01preparing for a trip
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the act of putting your clothes and things into bags or suitcases for a trip.
n. the process of placing personal belongings or items into luggage or containers for travel or storage.
“I finished my packing early so I could relax before the flight.”
“Efficient packing is essential for long-term travel, as it requires balancing the necessity of items against the physical constraints of a single carry-on bag.”
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02protective materials
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. materials like paper or plastic used to protect things inside a box.
n. protective materials, such as bubble wrap or foam, used to prevent damage to goods during transit.
“The glass vase arrived safely because there was plenty of packing in the box.”
“The manufacturer switched to biodegradable packing peanuts to reduce the environmental impact of their shipping operations.”
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03spatial arrangement
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Mathematics Technical
n. the way objects are fitted together into a space.
n. the arrangement or density of objects within a defined space or container.
“The scientist studied the packing of atoms in different types of crystals.”
“In discrete geometry, the sphere packing problem investigates the most efficient way to arrange non-overlapping spheres within a given volume.”
Usage
Often used in the context of 'sphere packing' or 'atomic packing'.
Synonyms
Etymology
From Middle English pakkynge; equivalent to pack (“verb and noun senses”) + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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