TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

transship

trans-SHIP

Definition

To transfer goods from one vessel or transportation vehicle to another while in transit to a final destination.

Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'trans-' (across or beyond) and the verb 'ship' (to transport by sea or other vehicle), it entered the English language in the early 19th century to describe the movement of cargo between carriers.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the process of shipping election infrastructure hardware between different companies or locations, which the intelligence community flagged as a potential supply chain vulnerability.

CISA warnings expose America’s election security gaps

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Washington Times

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