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Consignment

usgb/kənˈsaɪnmənt/Volume
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Transport Responsibility

Consignment implies the sender is responsible until the recipient receives the goods.

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The consignment was lost in transit, so the seller had to send a new batch.
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Tracking Numbers

Goods on consignment often have tracking numbers to follow their delivery progress.

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You can check the consignment's status online with the tracking number provided.
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Business Context

The term is commonly used in retail and trade to refer to stock shipments.

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Our shop's next consignment of electronics arrives on Monday.
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