consignment
Translation
consignment, shipment, delivery, batch
Examples
The goods are available on consignment.
The goods are available on consignment.
A large consignment of books arrived today.
A large consignment of books arrived today.
Grammar Patterns
a consignment of ((sth.)) a shipment of (sth.) A large consignment of books arrived.
on consignment as a sales arrangement The goods are sold on consignment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shipment, delivery, batch, load
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'signare' (to sign, mark). The idea is of formally handing over goods by signing a document.
Memory Tips
Think of 'signing' over goods to someone else to sell. It's a formal 'con-signing' of property.