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expedition

ex·pe·di·tion [ èkspə dísh'n ] (plural ex·pe·di·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. organized trip by group: a trip made by a group of people for a particular purpose, e.g. to explore unknown territory, to do scientific study, or to achieve a military objective
a scientific expedition to the ocean floor

2. group taking part in expedition: a group of people who go on an expedition together
The expedition returned at the end of the month.

3. outing: a short outing, usually for a pleasurable purpose

4. promptness: speed, promptness, or efficiency in doing something
carried out our errand with expedition

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin expedition-< expedire (see expedite)]
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