Vocabulary
Expeditious
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
done with speed and efficiency.
Urdu meaning
پھرتیلا، تیز، تیز رو
Example sentences (from Dawn)
Sentences are selected from stored editorial text where your search word appears. If none appear yet, run the admin sentence generator for fuller coverage.
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The expeditious dispensation of justice should be a facility for Pakistani citizens rather than an ordeal.
Dawn Editorials —
Virtual courts
— 2026-04-23
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It is promoted as a viable and expeditious alternative to litigation.
Dawn Editorials —
Judges and arbitration
— 2025-11-18
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Expeditious enforcement by courts is of little consequence, however, where judges are found wanting in impartiality and independence.
Dawn Editorials —
Judges and arbitration
— 2025-11-18
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It seems that starvation and killings are not enough to achieve the goal of total and expeditious ethnic-cleansing of Gaza.
Dawn Editorials —
Famine in killing fields of Gaza
— 2025-08-24
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Despite his earlier statements that he wanted an expeditious end to the war, his actions prove the contrary.
Dawn Editorials —
`Man of peace`?
— 2025-06-30
Synonyms
speedy, swift, quick, rapid, fast; prompt, punctual, immediate, instant, sudden; high-speed
Curator example
“an expeditious investigation”
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