delivery [dɪˈlɪvərɪ]
n pl -eries
1.
a. the act of delivering or distributing goods, mail, etc.
b. something that is delivered
c. (as modifier) a delivery service
2. (Medicine / Gynaecology & Obstetrics) the act of giving birth to a child she had an easy delivery
3. manner or style of utterance, esp in public speaking or recitation the chairman had a clear delivery
4. the act of giving or transferring or the state of being given or transferred
5. the act of rescuing or state of being rescued; liberation
6. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Ball Games, other than specified) Sport
a. the act or manner of bowling or throwing a ball
b. the ball so delivered a fast delivery
7. (Law) an actual or symbolic handing over of property, a deed, etc.
8. (Engineering / General Engineering) the discharge rate of a compressor or pump
9. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in South Africa) the supply of basic services to communities deprived under apartheid