Sci-Tech Dictionary:

shipping designator

(′ship·iŋ ′dez·ig′nād·ər)

(communications) A code word assigned to a particular overseas base, port, or area, for specific use as an address on shipments to the overseas location concerned; the code word is usually four letters and may be followed by a number to indicate a particular addressee.


 
 
 

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