Docketed

Verb

Definition: To mark (a consignment or package) with a document or label listing the contents or other relevant information.

Synonyms: Label, Tag, Annotate

Antonyms: Unmarked, Unlabeled

Examples:

The clerk docketed the packages before sending them out for delivery.
Each box was carefully docketed to ensure accurate tracking.

Mnemonics:

Imagine putting a label or tag on each package to make a document "docket."

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "docket" originated from the Middle English word "doket," which referred to a small piece of paper or parchment listing the contents of a package or bundle. It ultimately traces back to the Norman French word "dock" meaning "bundle" or "collection." The verb form "docket" emerged in the late 16th century.

Historical Usage:

In the past, when packages or consignments were sent, they were often accompanied by a docket or tag that listed the items inside. This practice was particularly common in the shipping and legal industries.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Docket something for later"

Explanation:

To make a note or mark an item for future consideration or action.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "docketed" with "documented" or "filed."

Explanation:

While "docketed" involves marking or labeling, it specifically refers to the action of attaching a document or label to a consignment or package. "Documented" or "filed" generally entail recording or archiving information in a broader context.