Consignee

Pronunciation: /kənˌsaɪˈniː/

Definitions of consignee

noun A person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent, usually as part of a commercial agreement.

Example Sentences

A1 The consignee is the person who receives a shipment.

A2 The consignee must provide identification to receive the package.

B1 The consignee's address must be clearly written on the package for delivery.

B2 The consignee will need to sign for the delivery to confirm receipt.

C1 The consignee has the right to refuse a shipment if it is damaged or incorrect.

C2 The consignee should inspect the package upon delivery to ensure everything is in order.

Examples of consignee in a Sentence

formal The consignee must provide a valid identification document to receive the package.

informal Make sure the consignee is available to pick up the delivery.

slang Tell the consignee to be ready to grab the package.

figurative The consignee of our dreams is someone who always appreciates our gifts.

Grammatical Forms of consignee

• past tense: consigned
• plural: consignees
• comparative: more consignee
• superlative: most consignee
• present tense: consignee
• future tense: will consignee
• perfect tense: have consigned
• continuous tense: is consigning
• singular: consignee
• positive degree: consignee
• infinitive: to consignee
• gerund: consigning
• participle: consigning

Origin and Evolution of consignee

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'consignee' originated from the Latin word 'consignare', which means 'to seal with a sign'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of sealing goods with a mark or sign for delivery, the term 'consignee' has evolved to refer to the recipient of goods or shipments in modern logistics and transportation.