expedited

adjective

ex·​pe·​dit·​ed ˈek-spə-ˌdī-təd How to pronounce expedited (audio)
: accelerated or sped up : promptly executed
The so-called "Registered Traveler" program is designed to allow those who have submitted personal information, been fingerprinted and then been given a security clearance to bypass regular crowded security lines and move through their own expedited checkpoints.Scott McCartney

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Perhaps even more refreshing is the expedited wait between seasons. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024 The current processing time for expedited passports is down to just 2-3 weeks, and routine service is set for 6-8 weeks. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024 The online filing only handles standard eight-week turnaround times, so expedited applications still need to be taken care of through the mail or in-person. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Sep. 2024 On Thursday, Air Canada will restrict expedited parcels, high-value cargo worth $1,000 per kilogram, temperature-sensitive products, dangerous goods and pharmaceuticals. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expedited 

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of expedited was in 1845

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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expedited. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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