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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ex•pe•di•tion /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. - a journey made for a specific purpose, as to explore or investigate:[countable]an expedition to the South Pole.
- the group of persons or vehicles engaged in such a journey:[countable]The expedition had to turn back when it ran out of food.
- promptness or speed in accomplishing something:[uncountable]performed with expedition and efficiency.
ex•pe•di•tion•ar•y, adj. See -ped-1. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ex•pe•di•tion (ek′spi dish′ən),USA pronunciation n. - an excursion, journey, or voyage made for some specific purpose, as of war or exploration.
- the group of persons, ships, etc., engaged in such an activity:a large expedition of scientists and military personnel.
- promptness or speed in accomplishing something:He worked with great expedition.
- Latin expedītiōn- (stem of expedītiō) a (military) traveling. See expedite, -ion
- late Middle English 1400–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See trip.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged quickness, dispatch, alacrity.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: expedition /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/ n - an organized journey or voyage for a specific purpose, esp for exploration or for a scientific or military purpose
- the people and equipment comprising an expedition
- promptness in acting; dispatch
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin expedītiō, from expedīre to prepare, expedite |