package

package [pak′ij]

n.

1. Obs. the act or process of packing

2. a wrapped or boxed thing or group of things; parcel

3. a container, wrapping, etc., esp. one in which a commodity is packed for sale

☆ 4. a number of items, plans, etc. offered or proposed as an inseparable unit

5. a self-contained component or unit, usually one that is already assembled

vt.

packaged, packaging

☆ 1. to wrap or box, as for transporting, carrying, etc.

2.

a) to wrap or seal (a commodity) in a container, wrappings, etc. designed to attract purchasers

b) to otherwise offer in an attractive or enticing way as for commercial consumption [to package a political candidate]

3. to put together or offer as a unit

adj.

☆ designating or of a plan, offer, etc. by which a number of items are offered as an inseparable unit [package deal, package tour]

SYN.- BUNDLE

packager

n.