C2
consignment vs shipment
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consignmentnoun/kənˈsaɪn.mənt/ | Meaning an amount of goods sent somewhere together; goods the seller pays for only after they are sold | Goes with consignment of | Example A consignment of durian was held at the border for three days. |
| shipmentnoun/ˈʃɪp.mənt/ | Meaning a quantity of goods sent to a place, or the act of sending them | Goes with a shipment of | Example A large shipment of rice arrived at the port this morning. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The latest of laptops was delayed at customs.