expeditious

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   done or acting with speed and efficiency

   The claims team gave each application an expeditious but careful review.

From Middle English expedycius and Latin expeditus ('ready, unencumbered, prompt'), the past participle of expedire ('to free the feet, make ready'). The modern sense combines quickness with effective execution.

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