Aftersend

/ˈæftərˌsɛnd/ noun

Definition

A secondary sending or additional dispatch of items or materials after an initial shipment has been made.

Etymology

Compound of 'after' and 'send' (Old English sendan). This commercial term emerged in trade and business contexts.

Kelly Says

In the age of Amazon and just-in-time shipping, the concept of aftersend is almost extinct—but it was essential when international trade meant waiting months between shipments and having to send forgotten items later.

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