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   Ex·pe·di·tion

   /ˌekspəˈdiSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war: "an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco" Similar journeyvoyagetourodysseyundertakingenterprisemissionprojectquestoperationcommissionassignmentexploitexplorationsafaritrekhikesurveyarchaic:peregrinationtripexcursionoutingjourneyjauntruninformal:junkethop
   • ▪ the people involved in an expedition: "many of the expedition have passed rigorous courses" Similar groupteampartycompanycrewbandtroopsquadcrowd
   • ▪ a short trip made for a particular purpose: informal "a shopping expedition" Similar tripexcursionoutingjourneyjauntruninformal:junkethop
   • 2. promptness or speed in doing something: formal "the landlord shall remedy the defects with all possible expedition" Similar speedhastehastinesshurriednesspromptnessspeedinessswiftnessquicknessrapiditybrisknesspromptitudevelocityalacrityurgencyreadinessdispatchrare:expeditiousnessliterary:fleetnesscelerity

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin expeditio(n-), from expedire ‘extricate’ (see expedite). Early senses included ‘prompt supply of something’ and ‘setting out with aggressive intent’. The notions of ‘speed’ and ‘purpose’ are retained in current senses. expedition (sense 1) dates from the late 16th century.

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   • 1. expeditionist noun

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   What is the meaning of expedition?

   • 1. a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, esp. that of exploration, scientific research, or war: an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco inf. a shopping expedition. ∎ the people involved in such a journey or voyage: many of the expedition have passed rigorous courses. 2.

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   How many meanings does the noun expedition have?

   • There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun expedition, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. How common is the noun expedition?

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   What is an example of an expedition?

   • • The most obvious example was the attempt to find a yeti on an expedition Bonington led to climb Menlungtse in the Himalaya. expedition meaning, definition, what is expedition: a long and carefully organized journey, ...: Learn more.

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   What does Expedición mean?

   • expedición, expedición [feminine]… expedição… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! expedition meaning: an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose: . Learn more.

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   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. Synonyms: quickness, alacrity, dispatch. expedition.

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   Definition of expedition noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. expedition. noun. /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃn/ an organized trip with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known to plan/lead/go on an expedition to the North Pole. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   expedition. noun [ C ] uk / ˌekspɪˈdɪʃ ə n / us. B1. an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose: Peary led the first expedition to the North Pole. a shopping expedition.

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   expedition. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ex‧pe‧di‧tion /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/ noun 1 [ countable] a long and carefully organized journey, especially to a dangerous or unfamiliar place, or the people that make this journey an expedition to the North Pole another Everest expedition on an expedition He went on an expedition ...

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   What does the noun expedition mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun expedition, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. expedition has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. military (Middle English) law (early 1500s) rhetoric (mid 1600s)

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    May 23, 2018 · 1. a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, esp. that of exploration, scientific research, or war: an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco inf. a shopping expedition. ∎ the people involved in such a journey or voyage: many of the expedition have passed rigorous courses. 2.