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Definition delivery in British English

delivery noun

noun
/dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri/
1

the process of bringing goods or letters to a place

Example

Please allow ten days for delivery.

Example

They haven't made regular deliveries for a week.

Example

We offer free delivery within the US.

Example

We have recently taken delivery of two new computers.

Synonyms and related words
delivery referral consignment
1.1

goods that are brought to a place

Example

The last delivery was damaged.

Synonyms and related words
bill of entry bill of lading cargo
Example

We need to improve delivery of health care.

Synonyms and related words
supply provision distribution
3

the process of giving birth to a baby

Example

She had a relatively easy delivery.

Synonyms and related words
the afterbirth amniocentesis amniotic fluid
4

the process of providing information through a computer

Example

desktop delivery mechanisms

Synonyms and related words
ABEND access time A-D conversion
5

the way in which someone speaks in public

Example

You need to work on your delivery.

Synonyms and related words
academic writing delivery diction
6

the way that someone throws a ball or makes a hit in a sport

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
Definition delivery in British English