expeditious
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ex·pe·di·tious
(ĕk′spĭ-dĭsh′əs)adj.
Acting or done with speed and efficiency. See Synonyms at fast1.
ex′pe·di′tious·ly adv.
ex′pe·di′tious·ness n.
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expeditious
(ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs)adj
characterized by or done with speed and efficiency; prompt; quick
ˌexpeˈditiously adv
ˌexpeˈditiousness n
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ex•pe•di•tious
(ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ əs)adj.
characterized by promptness; quick.
[1590–1600; exped (ition) + -itious; compare Latin expedītus ready for action]
ex`pe•di′tious•ly, adv.
ex`pe•di′tious•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | expeditious - marked by speed and efficiency efficient - being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas" |
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expeditious
adjective quick, fast, active, prompt, immediate, rapid, ready, alert, efficient, instant, swift, speedy, brisk, hasty, nimble, diligent the efficient and expeditious way in which he has conducted this business
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expeditious
adjective1. Characterized by great celerity:
Informal: hell-for-leather.
Idiom: quick as a bunny.
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Translations
سَريع العَمَل
effektivekspedithurtig
fljótur, greiîur
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expeditious
[ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs] adj (frm) → spedito/a, sollecito/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
expedite
(ˈekspidait) verb to hasten or speed up (a work process etc).
ˌexpeˈditious (-ˈdiʃəs) adjective quick (and efficient).
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