expedite

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (a process or procedure) faster or more efficient.

• Verb

  To rush or hurry something along.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

impede , slow down

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expedite
complicate , contemplate , relocate

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Variants

List of all variants of expedite that leads to same result
expedite , expedited , expedites , expediting

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'expedire', which means 'to provide for, to supply, to make ready'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'expedite' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the process of moving a case through the courts more quickly.

2. Expedite is also used in the medical field to refer to the process of administering medication or treatment more quickly.

3. In the shipping industry, 'expedited shipping' refers to a faster delivery method than standard shipping.

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Related Concepts

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1. Streamline: The process of making a business or organization more efficient and effective by eliminating unnecessary steps and improving workflows.

2. Optimize: To make the best or most effective use of a situation or resource. In business, optimization often refers to maximizing efficiency or productivity.

3. Automate: To make a process or system operate automatically, without human intervention.

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Quotes

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1. During the fire season they wear a semblance of uniform intended to "expedite" the rush when the siren howls …

   - Tom Harpole,{it}Air & Space{/it},August/September 1993

2. This final phase was never actually completed because of the need to "expedite" an airmobile force to Vietnam.

   - Shelby L. Stanton,{it}Anatomy of a Division{/it},1987

3. After the war its leaders were stigmatized as collaborators and accused of helping to "expedite" the murderous work of the Nazis.

   - Bernard Wasserstein,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},24 May 1987

4. Overnight he found himself coordinating the train and ship schedules and "expediting" the loading and unloading of 15,000 officers and men …

   - Neil Sheehan,{it}A Bright Shining Lie{/it},1988

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Culture

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Expedite has been used extensively in business and administrative contexts to refer to the process of speeding up or streamlining procedures. It is often used in conjunction with other business terms such as 'streamline', 'optimize', and 'automate'.

How to Memorize "expedite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something faster or more efficient. Imagine a factory assembly line working more quickly or a business process flowing smoothly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'expedite' with the idea of speed and efficiency. Think of words like 'hurry', 'rush', and 'speed'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the letters in 'expedite' with the words 'Expand Efficiently' or 'Excess Productivity'.

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