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expediting

/ˌɛkspəˈdaɪtɪŋ/ · ex·ped·i·ting
verb
  1. To accelerate the progress of something; to make a process faster and more efficient. She is expediting the review of applications to meet the deadline.
  2. To perform a task quickly and efficiently. The team kept expediting the assembly line to increase output.
noun
  1. The act or process of making something happen more quickly; the act of expediting. The expediting of the shipment reduced the wait time by several days.
Did you know? During World War II, the U.S. Army's 'Expediting' units were crucial for fast‑tracking the delivery of critical supplies to the front lines.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Aug 21, 2026