expedited

American  

[ek-spi-dahy-tid] / ˈɛk spɪˌdaɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

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verb

1. 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

Another repealed a needless Environmental Protection Agency rule on rubber tire manufacturing, while another nixed a Treasury rule eliminating expedited review for bank mergers.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a court filing for an expedited appeal, the rap mogul's attorney argued that he was improperly sentenced, and that the conduct that resulted in his conviction was not criminal in nature.

From BBC

Eli Lilly has said it would submit its pill for regulatory approval by the end of this year, and is seeking an expedited FDA review that could result in approval in early 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is seeking an expedited FDA review that could result in approval in early 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency that processes immigration applications, requesting the expedited release of Kaur’s green card given the urgency of her husband’s care.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accelerate
• assist
• facilitate
• hasten
• promote
• quicken
• speed
• urge