adverb
- in a way that is convenient and efficient, especially when speed or practicality is more important than other considerations
Usage: Often implies prioritizing convenience over ideal or ethical solutions
Examples
- The company decided to expediently cut costs by reducing staff rather than restructuring operations.
- She expediently solved the problem by using a temporary fix instead of a permanent solution.
- The government acted expediently to distribute aid after the disaster.
- He expediently agreed to the terms to avoid further delays in the negotiation.
- The team worked expediently to meet the deadline, though some quality was sacrificed.
- Rather than follow proper procedure, they expediently approved the project without full review.