Synonyms

expedited

American

[ek-spi-dahy-tid] / ˈɛk spɪˌdaɪ tɪd /

adjective

done, sent, or made to happen quickly or promptly, especially more quickly than usual; hastened.

Getting the expedited treatment meant he could return to work sooner.
Expedited mail delivery is available for an extra charge.
issued or dispatched, as an official document or letter.

Since the matter has not been briefed or argued, an expedited edict of this court takes away a constitutional right.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of expedite.

Other Word Forms

unexpedited adjective

Etymology

Origin of expedited

expedite ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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"We are therefore moving immediately to re-engage with those bidders under a new expedited timetable."

From BBC

The agency said starting on Sunday, it was directing its Transportation Security Administration to close the expedited services to airport travelers to conserve resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

In June, Lara launched what he called an expedited market conduct exam of State Farm.

From Los Angeles Times

Gasparino’s take is that filing for an expedited proxy vote is about pressuring Paramount and its deal partners at RedBird Capital to provide more financial guarantees.

From MarketWatch

A Paramount spokeswoman said the company’s all-cash offer for all of Warner provides its investors with “greater value with a more certain, expedited path to completion.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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