fast-track

1 of 3

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or moving along a fast track
fast-track executives
2
: of, relating to, or being a construction procedure in which work on a building begins before designs are completed
3
: of or relating to authority granted to the President of the U.S. by Congress that allows the President to negotiate trade agreements which Congress must confirm or reject in their entirety

fast-track

2 of 3

verb

fast-tracked; fast-tracking; fast-tracks

transitive verb

: to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal
fast-tracker noun

fast track

3 of 3

noun

1
: a course leading to rapid advancement or success
2
: a course of expedited consideration or approval

Examples of fast-track in a Sentence

Verb we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season
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Adjective
In this partnership, AI can also serve as a fast-track method in reporting detailed data for client progress updates by acting as both knowledgeable intel and a database for current pain points, allowing targeted insight into PT adjustments that can be best made for clients. Tyler Read, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Ukraine applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched its invasion. Ukrainians' faith in the country's ascension into the EU sooner rather than later has also dropped since the war began, the Gallup poll found. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Affected employees received a code to use on internal applications, helping recruiters identify and potentially fast-track them through the hiring process. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023 Joining a crypto firm might be an attractive alternative for people looking to fast-track their careers. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Noun
Even if that hasn’t always been easy for a receiver who once seemed on the NFL fast track. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 Cars designed for fast tracks like Britain’s Silverstone will lack the grip and downforce needed for somewhere like Monaco where drivers will need to use the full width of the track. Chris Hawes, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fast-track 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fast-track was in 1946

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Cite this Entry

“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-track. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fast-track

1 of 3 adjective
ˈfas(t)-ˌtrak
: of, relating to, or moving along a fast track
fast-track executives

fast-track

2 of 3 verb
: to speed up the processing or production of in order to meet a goal
fast-tracker noun

fast track

3 of 3 noun
: a course leading to rapid advancement or success
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