/ˈɛkspiːdiəns/ EX-ped-ee-ens

Definitions

1. noun

the quality of being convenient or expedient; the state of being expedient.

“The politician’s decision was guided by expediency rather than principle.”

2. noun

the state of being expedited or facilitated.

“The new policy streamlined the process and increased the sense of expedience.”

3. noun

the act of expediting or facilitating something.

“The company’s goal is to improve the overall expedience of their customer service.”

4. noun

the state of being prompt or timely.

“The restaurant’s expedience in serving the food was impressive.”

5. verb

to facilitate or expedite something.

“The project was expedited by hiring more staff.”