Meaning and usage of the word consignment in English

Meaning and usage of the word consignment in English

Meaning of vocabulary consignment

consignmentnoun
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/kənˈsaɪnmənt//kənˈsaɪnmənt/

Origin of the word consignment

The word "consignment" originates from the Latin word "consignare," meaning "to seal, to mark, to sign." The root of "consignare" is "signare," meaning "to sign." This connection is evident in the historical use of "consignment" - it originally referred to the act of sealing goods for shipment. Over time, the meaning shifted to describe the goods themselves, delivered under agreement to be sold by another party. Today, "consignment" refers to the delivery of goods for sale, where payment is received only after the goods are sold.

Vocabulary summary consignment

type noun

meaning consignment (of goods); consignment for sale

example goods for consignment to the provinces and abroad

example to send someone goods on consignment

example your consignment of book has duly come to hand

meaning consignment for sale

type Default

meaning goods

Example of vocabulary consignmentnamespace

a quantity of goods that are sent or delivered somewhere

A consignment of medicines is on its way now.
a consignment note (= a document listing goods that have been sent)
The vintage clothing store has a vast selection of clothing on consignment from local designers and sellers.
After her divorce, Jane chose to put her entire wardrobe on consignment, hoping to make some money from the clothes she no longer needed.
Jack decided to consign his rare record collection to a specialty store in the city, hoping to find a collector who would appreciate its value.

the act of sending or delivering somebody/something