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Shipment vs Inbound - What's the difference?

shipment | inbound |

As nouns the difference between shipment and inbound

is that shipment is a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship) while inbound is (logistics) an inbound shipment.

As an adjective inbound is

coming in, heading inwards.

As a verb inbound is

(basketball) to pass a ball inbounds.

shipment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship)
  • :* We're expecting another shipment of oranges tomorrow.
  • the act of transporting goods
  • :* Shipment of hazardous waste on this route is strictly prohibited.
  • inbound

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Coming in, heading inwards
  • Antonyms

    * outbound

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (basketball) To pass a ball inbounds
  • Smith inbounds the ball to Johnson.

    See also

    * inbounds

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (logistics) An inbound shipment.