Ctn

/ˌsiːtiːˈɛn/ noun

Definition

An abbreviation for 'carton,' a large cardboard box used for shipping and storing goods.

Etymology

Modern business abbreviation from 'carton,' which comes from French 'carton' (pasteboard), ultimately from Italian 'cartone' meaning heavy paper.

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Supply chain workers have their own abbreviation language—'ctn' pops up on shipping labels worldwide, making inventory management faster and reducing errors in translation!

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