gross weight
The term "gross weight" is commonly used in transportation, commerce, and logistics to describe the total weight of an item or shipment, including all packaging and additional materials.
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Definition
B2Transportation and Logistics
(technical)The total weight of a shipment, including the goods, packaging, and any additional materials like pallets or containers.
Example
- The gross weight of the shipment must be checked before loading it onto the truck.
B2Commerce
The combined weight of a product and its packaging, as opposed to just the product's weight.
Example
- The gross weight of the cereal box includes the weight of the box itself.
B2General
(technical)The total weight of an object or system, including any additional components or attachments.
Example
- When calculating the gross weight of the equipment, all attachments must be included.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gross weight":
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