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 ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·ex·pe·dit·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of expedited¹

expedite ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Assuming he denies the stay, the order would go back to the appeals court for an expedited hearing while it conducts what could be a lengthy review of the remainder of the judgment, Rosenbaum said.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this year it proposed a regulation that would include certain tips and expedited delivery fees in the total disclosed finance charges on such advances.

From Los Angeles Times

It added the Lebanese army and UN peacekeeping force Unifil were both investigating the raid - and that Mikati had called for "expedited" results.

From BBC

Advisers to the former president have promised that they have learned from the obstacles they faced in his first term and would be better prepared this time to push forward with widespread raids, erecting holding camps near the border, and increasing expedited removal.

From Slate

Amid the outcry from the community, California Highway Patrol officers were added to enforcement efforts, the governor approved speed cameras, Caltrans expedited road improvements and the city launched a public safety campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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