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   De·liv·er·y

   /dəˈliv(ə)rē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of delivering letters, packages, or ordered goods: "allow up to 28 days for delivery" Similar conveyancecarriagetransportationtransportingtransportdistributiondispatchremittancefreightagehaulageportageshipmentOpposite collection
   • ▪ an item or items delivered on a particular occasion: "they are getting smaller deliveries" Similar consignmentloadbatchshipmentcontainer loadboatloadshiploadtruckloadlorryload
   • ▪ the formal or symbolic handing over of property, especially a sealed deed, to a grantee or third party.
   • 2. the process of giving birth: "injuries sustained during delivery" Similar birthchildbirthtechnical:parturitionarchaic:confinementaccouchement
   • 3. an act of throwing or bowling a ball or striking a blow: "a quick, compact delivery that sent the ball zinging" Similar ball bowledthrowbowllobpitch
   • 4. the manner or style of giving a speech: "her delivery was stilted" Similar manner of speakingspeechpronunciationenunciationarticulationintonationelocutionutterancepresentationrecitationrecitalperformanceexecutionfaçon de parler
   • 5. the supply or provision of something: "delivery of electricity at a specified price"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French delivree, feminine past participle of delivrer (see deliver).

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deliveryDelivery - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of delivery. noun. the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another. synonyms: legal transfer, livery. see more. noun. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) “his reluctant delivery of bad news” synonyms: bringing. see more. noun.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdelivery noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [uncountable] the act of making a service or information available to people. the delivery of public services. We have invested to improve service delivery. Digital content delivery, especially music and video, is big business. an electronic message delivery system. Extra Examples. [countable, uncountable] the process of giving birth to a baby.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › deliveryDELIVERY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   the act or manner of giving or sending forth: the pitcher's fine delivery of the ball. the state of being delivered of or giving birth to a child; parturition. something delivered : The delivery is late today.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › deliveryDelivery - definition of delivery by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. The act of conveying or delivering. b. Something delivered, as a shipment or package. 2. a. The act of transferring to another. b. Law A formal act of transferring ownership of property to another: delivery of a deed. 3. The act of giving up; surrender. 4. The act or manner of throwing or discharging. 5. The act of giving birth; parturition.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDELIVERY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the job of taking things such as letters, parcels, or goods to a person or place: Is there a charge for delivery? delivery noun [C, U] (BABY) the time when a baby is born and comes out of its mother: Her husband was present at the delivery. (Definition of delivery from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDELIVERY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · Delivery is the sending out and receiving of goods or services at an arranged place. The florist provides a delivery service to bring flowers and gifts to local hospitals. Does your local supermarket offer a delivery service?

8. www.yourdictionary.com › deliveryDelivery Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Delivery Definition. dĭ-lĭvə-rē, -lĭvrē. deliveries. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. deliveries. The act of conveying or delivering. American Heritage. A distributing, as of goods or mail. Webster's New World. A giving or handing over; transfer. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.