The dispatch time
Example: Dispatch time indicates when shipment leaves facility
Definition
"The dispatch time" refers to the specific moment when a shipment is sent out or leaves a facility, marking the beginning of its journey to the destination. It is a crucial metric in logistics for tracking and managing delivery schedules.
Etymology
The phrase "the dispatch time" combines 'dispatch,' which originates from the Italian 'dispacciare' meaning to send off quickly, and 'time,' from Old English 'tīma,' meaning a limited period. Together, they describe the exact timing of sending out goods or shipments.
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"The dispatch time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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