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| ex·pe·di·tion [ èkspə dísh'n ] (plural ex·pe·di·tions) |
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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
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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.
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3. outing: a short outing, usually for a pleasurable purpose
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4. promptness: speed, promptness, or efficiency in doing something
carried out our errand with expedition
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin expedition-< expedire (see expedite)] |
