expedition

[ ek-spi-dish-uhn ]

/ ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ ən /

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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.

Origin of expedition

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin expedītiōn- (stem of expedītiō) “a (military) traveling.” See expedite, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR expedition

3 quickness, dispatch, alacrity.

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synonym study for expedition

1. See trip¹.

OTHER WORDS FROM expedition

pre·ex·pe·di·tion, noun

Words nearby expedition

expedient, expediential, expeditate, expedite, expediter, expedition, expeditionary, expeditious, expeditiously, expel, expellant

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Example sentences from the Web for expedition

If you want to climb it, you usually start your expedition from Montemonaco.
Investors continue to push global stocks into record territory|Bernhard Warner|August 24, 2020|Fortune
To learn about the microbes living in sub-seafloor sediments, scientists must typically go on drilling expeditions to retrieve samples of them.
‘Zombie’ Microbes Redefine Life’s Energy Limits|Jordana Cepelewicz|August 12, 2020|Quanta Magazine
OceanSky Cruises—based, perhaps unsurprisingly, in Sweden—is currently taking reservations for expeditions to the North Pole in the 2023-2024 season.
Airships Are No Longer a Relic of the Past; You Could Ride in One by 2023|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|August 4, 2020|Singularity Hub
Suffice it to say, the expedition, bolstered by complex preparation, was massive with over 35,000 soldiers from different nationalities.
History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders|Dattatreya Mandal|March 23, 2020|Realm of History

These expeditions are commonly known as the Peasants’ Crusades.
History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders|Dattatreya Mandal|March 23, 2020|Realm of History
Two years into an Arctic expedition, they were forced to abandon ship a thousand miles north of Siberia.
The Best Nonfiction Books of 2014|William O’Connor|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Going to the library was like a treasure hunt, an expedition.
The Singular Artist of New Yorkistan|Lizzie Crocker|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Companies across the country donated supplies and equipment to assist him with his expedition.
Victor Mooney’s Epic Adventure for His Dead Brother|Justin Jones|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I thanked them for their loyalty and all the innovation and expertise they brought to the Expedition through the years.
From Havana to Hero: Diana Nyad’s 35-Year Quest|Diana Nyad|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That happened several years ago during an expedition up and down the San Diego shore in search of the best fish tacos.
Finding Food Heaven on the Cali Coast|Jane & Michael Stern|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But for the present I think we have enough men for this expedition.
For the Liberty of Texas|Edward Stratemeyer
An expedition was fitted out, and sent against the Earl of Caithness, who was defeated and slain.
History of Civilization in England, Vol. 3 of 3|Henry Thomas Buckle
The expedition dispatched for the purpose of exploring the Colorado River has reached a point thirty miles from its mouth.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851|Various
Cuchillo fearing that his victim might escape him, now wished more than ever that he should join the expedition.
Wood Rangers|Mayne Reid
He would now, with this expedition on the way, have no penny for another.
The Sleuth of St. James's Square|Melville Davisson Post

British Dictionary definitions for expedition

expedition

/ (ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən) /

noun

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

a pleasure trip; excursion

promptness in acting; dispatch

Word Origin for expedition

C15: from Latin expedītiō, from expedīre to prepare, expedite

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with expedition

expedition

see fishing expedition.

单词	expedition
释义	expedition [ ek-spi-dish-uhn ] / ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ ən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR expedition ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of expedition First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin expedītiōn- (stem of expedītiō) “a (military) traveling.” See expedite, -ion SYNONYMS FOR expedition 3 quickness, dispatch, alacrity. SEE SYNONYMS FOR expedition ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for expedition 1. See trip¹. OTHER WORDS FROM expedition pre·ex·pe·di·tion, noun Words nearby expedition expedient, expediential, expeditate, expedite, expediter, expedition, expeditionary, expeditious, expeditiously, expel, expellant Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for expedition If you want to climb it, you usually start your expedition from Montemonaco. Investors continue to push global stocks into record territory\|Bernhard Warner\|August 24, 2020\|Fortune To learn about the microbes living in sub-seafloor sediments, scientists must typically go on drilling expeditions to retrieve samples of them. ‘Zombie’ Microbes Redefine Life’s Energy Limits\|Jordana Cepelewicz\|August 12, 2020\|Quanta Magazine OceanSky Cruises—based, perhaps unsurprisingly, in Sweden—is currently taking reservations for expeditions to the North Pole in the 2023-2024 season. Airships Are No Longer a Relic of the Past; You Could Ride in One by 2023\|Vanessa Bates Ramirez\|August 4, 2020\|Singularity Hub Suffice it to say, the expedition, bolstered by complex preparation, was massive with over 35,000 soldiers from different nationalities. History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders\|Dattatreya Mandal\|March 23, 2020\|Realm of History These expeditions are commonly known as the Peasants’ Crusades. History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders\|Dattatreya Mandal\|March 23, 2020\|Realm of History Two years into an Arctic expedition, they were forced to abandon ship a thousand miles north of Siberia. The Best Nonfiction Books of 2014\|William O’Connor\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Going to the library was like a treasure hunt, an expedition. The Singular Artist of New Yorkistan\|Lizzie Crocker\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Companies across the country donated supplies and equipment to assist him with his expedition. Victor Mooney’s Epic Adventure for His Dead Brother\|Justin Jones\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I thanked them for their loyalty and all the innovation and expertise they brought to the Expedition through the years. From Havana to Hero: Diana Nyad’s 35-Year Quest\|Diana Nyad\|September 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That happened several years ago during an expedition up and down the San Diego shore in search of the best fish tacos. Finding Food Heaven on the Cali Coast\|Jane & Michael Stern\|August 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But for the present I think we have enough men for this expedition. For the Liberty of Texas\|Edward Stratemeyer An expedition was fitted out, and sent against the Earl of Caithness, who was defeated and slain. History of Civilization in England, Vol. 3 of 3\|Henry Thomas Buckle The expedition dispatched for the purpose of exploring the Colorado River has reached a point thirty miles from its mouth. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851\|Various Cuchillo fearing that his victim might escape him, now wished more than ever that he should join the expedition. Wood Rangers\|Mayne Reid He would now, with this expedition on the way, have no penny for another. The Sleuth of St. James's Square\|Melville Davisson Post British Dictionary definitions for expedition expedition / (ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən) / noun 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 a pleasure trip; excursion promptness in acting; dispatch Word Origin for expedition C15: from Latin expedītiō, from expedīre to prepare, expedite Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with expedition expedition see fishing expedition. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to expedition quest, trek, squadron, patrol, undertaking, travel, crusade, trip, outing, tour, jaunt, exploration, safari, cruise, crew, caravan, excursion, voyage, picnic, posse
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expedition

noun

Origin of expedition

SYNONYMS FOR expedition

synonym study for expedition

OTHER WORDS FROM expedition

Words nearby expedition

Example sentences from the Web for expedition

British Dictionary definitions for expedition

noun

Word Origin for expedition

Idioms and Phrases with expedition

Words related to expedition