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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExpediatory
/ɪkˈspiː.di.ə.tər.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Serving to expedite or facilitate a process, course of action, or official procedure.
"The committee implemented expedriatory measures to clear the backlog of pending applications." - 2
Prompt and efficient in handling administrative or bureaucratic tasks.
"Her expedriatory approach ensured that the export permits were approved within twenty-four hours."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'expediatus', past participle of 'expedire' (to set free, disentangle, make ready), combining 'ex-' (out of) and 'pes' (foot). Entering English in the late 19th century, it evolved to describe processes, actions, or agents designed to facilitate or speed up official procedures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Expediatory" is said worldwide
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expéditeur
Transliteration: ehks-peh-dee-tœhr
"Les mesures expéditives ont résolu le problème rapidement."
beschleunigend
Transliteration: bəˈʃlɔɪnɪɡnt
"Die beschleunigenden Maßnahmen haben den Prozess verkürzt."
espeditivo
Transliteration: eh-speh-dee-TEE-voh
"Il metodo espeditivo ha garantito una rapida risoluzione."
expeditorio
Transliteration: eks-peh-di-TO-rjo
"Se adoptó un criterio expeditorio para agilizar los trámites."
expeditório
Transliteration: esh-peh-di-TOO-ryu
"O procedimento expeditório facilitou a emissão de documentos."
शीघ्रता
Transliteration: sheeghrata
"त्वरित कार्रवाई ने कार्य को आसान बना दिया।"
促进的
Transliteration: cùjìn de
"这些促进措施加快了审批流程。"
신속한
Transliteration: sinsokhan
"신속한 조치를 통해 문제를 해결했습니다."
促進的な
Transliteration: sokushinteki na
"促進的な措置により手続きが完了した。"
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