Expeditious

usgb/ˌekspəˈdɪʃəs/
adjective

Fast and efficient.

We need to take expeditious action to solve the problem.
Visual representation of "expeditious" - Fast and efficient.

Often appears as...

  • expeditious action
  • expeditious resolution

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Formal

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Urgency Implication

Using 'expeditious' often suggests an element of urgency and a call to action.

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Management called for expeditious measures to address the outage.
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Positive Connotation

'Expeditious' carries a positive tone, highlighting efficiency and swiftness as beneficial.

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Her expeditious work habits impressed her supervisors.
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Professional Context

Often used in a business or legal context, where swift action is appreciated.

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The expeditious handling of client requests keeps our reviews positive.
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