expedited

[ek-spi-dahy-tid]

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.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of expedite.

Other Word Forms

• unexpedited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of expedited¹

expedite ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

"It doesn't guarantee admission to the US. It guarantees you an expedited appointment, you're still going to go through the same vetting."

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Last month, Frimpong approved expedited discovery on the claim that the aggressive raids violate a person’s 4th Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure.

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“They reported much better than expedited credit trends.”

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The government also promised to help facilitate debt financing, build roads needed for Trilogy’s project, and ensure Trilogy will have an expedited permitting process.

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“Our members need clear and expedited guidelines and relief,” the groups wrote.

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Related Words

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