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Word: Expedition
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin expeditio(n-), from expedire ‘extricate’ (see expedite). Early senses included ‘prompt supply of something’ and ‘setting out with aggressive intent’. The notions of ‘speed’ and ‘purpose’ are retained in current senses. expedition (sense 1) dates from the late 16th century
ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃn
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war
Short Definition:journey undertaken by group of people with particular purpose
Examples:- an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco
promptness or speed in doing something
Short Definition:promptness or speed in doing something
Examples:- the landlord shall remedy the defects with all possible expedition
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