The packing list
Example: Packing list details contents of a shipment for transport and delivery
Definition
"The packing list" is a document used in management and logistics that details the contents of a shipment, including quantities and descriptions, to facilitate accurate transport and delivery. It helps verify that all items ordered are included and received as expected.
Etymology
The term "the packing list" combines 'packing,' derived from the Old English 'pæcian,' meaning to wrap or bundle, and 'list,' from Old English 'liste,' meaning a written document or register. The phrase evolved to describe a detailed inventory accompanying shipped goods.
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"The packing list" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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