address preparation

noun
UK /əˈdres ˌprepəˈreɪʃən/
US /əˈdres ˌprepəˈreɪʃən/

Getting something ready to be sent to a place.

The address preparation took a few minutes before we mailed the invitations.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of writing or printing a destination on a package or letter.

Address preparation on each box must be clear so the courier can read it.

3. The process of formatting a location so a computer or system can use it.

The software handles address preparation before sending the data.

4. The steps taken to confirm and organize a delivery location before shipping.

Good address preparation helps packages arrive on time.