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packing

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpækɪŋ// UK //pˈækɪŋ// pack·ing

n. the act of putting your clothes and other things into bags or boxes before you travel or move house.

n. the process of preparing items for transport or storage by placing them into containers. In a technical or industrial context, it refers to the material used to cushion or protect goods during transit.


SIMPLE

I need to finish my packing before the taxi arrives.

CONTEXTUAL

She spent the entire weekend doing her packing because she was moving to a new apartment on Monday.

COMPLEX

Efficient packing requires not only a logical arrangement of items to maximize space but also the strategic use of protective materials to prevent damage during international shipping.

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Origin

From Middle English pakkynge; equivalent to pack (“verb and noun senses”) + -ing.

Pitfall

I have many packings to doI have a lot of packing to doPacking is uncountable when referring to the activity; it does not take a plural form.

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