containerize

containerize
/keuhn tay"neuh ruyz'/, v.t., containerized, containerizing.
1. to package (freight) in uniform, sealed containers for shipment.
2. to perform (a materials-handling operation) with the help of containerization.
3. to make suitable for a containerization system.
v.i.
4. to adopt containerization.
Also, esp. Brit., containerise.
[CONTAINER + -IZE]

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