expeditiousness

noun

Definition of expeditiousnessnext
as in promptness

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  1. promptness
  2. expedition
  3. promptitude
  4. alacrity
  5. dispatch
  6. acceleration
  7. precipitation
Noun
  • Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of promptness
Noun
  • The Catalan conquistador led the first mainland expedition of Europeans up and down what’s now California.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • This electro-automatic arrangement … will deliver letters almost with the promptitude of the telegraph sending a message.
    — Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Definition of promptitude
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  • Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
  • But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Definition of alacrity
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  • Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Advanced life support response Townsend, an independent journalist covering Capitol Hill, posted the audio from an EMS dispatch call to her X account on June 30.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of dispatch
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  • The reviewer highlights its thrilling acceleration, sorted handling, and distinctive sci-fi aesthetic.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The Abrams is powered by a 1,500-horsepower gas turbine engine, delivering excellent acceleration and cross-country mobility.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Definition of acceleration
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  • Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach can expect similar weather patterns on July 4 in terms of precipitation, with highs of 90 degrees also forecast for both cities.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • As of now, the chances of precipitation are extremely low.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of precipitation
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