Meanings
nounputaway (uncountable)
- uncountableThe process of storing goods in a warehouse etc. as they are received.
If a putaway is done incorrectly, it is difficult to find an item, or verify that an incorrect part number or quantity has been used.
2005, Steven M. Bragg, Inventory accounting: a comprehensive guide, page 73 - AustraliauncountableSomething that reveals something or makes it obvious or apparent; a giveaway.
The message [...] told that the patrol had found out nothing of Oomagun or Maramdu and others killing Worachi, nor of Oomagun killing ‘the woman’. It was a complete putaway.
1937, Ion L. Idriess, Over the Range, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, published 1947, page 103
Origin
Deverbal from put away.
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