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

But for the role of Luke, he got an expedited education.

From Los Angeles Times

The American Civil Liberties Union sued the federal government on Monday, demanding information on how expedited deportations would take place.

From New York Times

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

Related Words

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