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package

/ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/noun, verb2 syllables

Package means: (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory.

Synonyms for package9

noun, as in (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

software, software program, computer software, software system, software package

noun, as in a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

bundle, packet, parcel

noun, as in a wrapped container

parcel

verb, as in put into a box

box

What does package mean?4

noun

1

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory“the market for software is expected to expand”

2

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

3

a wrapped container

verb

1

put into a box“box the gift, please”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Package in a sentence

  • Is this sold by the kilo, by the package or individually?aboubasha
  • Is this the kilo, the package or the unit price?aboubasha
  • Before transport, a layer of plastic was wrapped around the package.Sokario988
  • Reach up and grab me that package of madeleines, please.shekitten
  • Among other measures, the stimulus package will allow business owners to get cheaper loans.Hybrid
  • The package holiday was cheap, but the food left a lot to be desired.sundown
  • Unfortunately, the package was sent to the incorrect address.Nuel
  • There's a big package on the desk for you.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of package

as a noun

plural
packages

as a verb

past tense
packaged
present participle
packaging
third-person singular
packages
past participle
packaged