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

Last week’s latest release of Epstein files appears to have expedited the house move.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mayor, for her part, said Monday that the city has “expedited the entire rebuilding process without compromising safety.”

From Los Angeles Times

As many as nine projects could receive expedited funding for the river, where little action has been taken at the state level.

From Los Angeles Times

Last week, a Delaware judge refused Paramount’s request for expedited proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, the PGA Tour is creating an expedited process for doing just that.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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