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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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2. www.britannica.com › dictionary › expeditionExpedition Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of EXPEDITION. [count] 1. : a journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose (such as to explore a distant place or to do research) organize/mount/launch a mountain-climbing expedition. a scientific expedition to Antarctica.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXPEDITION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EXPEDITION meaning: 1. an organized journey for a particular purpose: 2. the people, vehicles, animals, etc. taking…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › expeditionExpedition - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An expedition is an organized journey that is undertaken for a particular purpose, like a group of scientists launching an expedition to South America to seek out a new medicinal herb. An expedition is no walk in the park. It's a serious journey, often with a very specific purpose undertaken by several people and lots of equipment.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishexpedition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/ an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known. to plan/lead/go on an expedition. expedition to something Captain Scott's expedition to the South Pole. on an expedition Hawkins had died on the same expedition a few weeks earlier. Wordfinder. Extra Examples.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › expeditionExpedition - definition of expedition by The Free Dictionary

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   1. an organized journey or voyage for a specific purpose, esp for exploration or for a scientific or military purpose. 2. the people and equipment comprising an expedition. 3. a pleasure trip; excursion. 4. promptness in acting; dispatch. [C15: from Latin expedītiō, from expedīre to prepare, expedite]

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › expéditionEXPEDITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. 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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryexpedition | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   B1. an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose: Peary led the first expedition to the North Pole. a shopping expedition. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.