putaway

putaway

See also: put away

English

Etymology

Deverbal from put away.

Noun

putaway (uncountable)

  1. The process of storing goods in a warehouse etc. as they are received.
    • 2005, Steven M. Bragg, Inventory accounting: a comprehensive guide, page 73:
      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.
  2. (Australia) Something that reveals something or makes it obvious or apparent; a giveaway.
    • 1937, Ion L. Idriess, Over the Range, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, published 1947, page 103:
      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.
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