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expedition

[C/U] Both
pl: expeditions

This term carries a heavy sense of intentionality and organization. It is not a casual trip or a vacation; it implies a mission, a set of goals, and often a degree of risk or hardship. It evokes images of maps, gear, and professional teams venturing into the unknown. When used to describe speed, the word shifts from a physical journey to a temporal one. In this context, it is highly formal and suggests a disciplined, streamlined approach to a task rather than just rushing. It describes a quality of professional agility and decisiveness.

Countable when referring to a specific organized journey to a destination. Uncountable when referring to the quality of being prompt and efficient.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at a PTA meeting and Chloe is procrastinating in the library.
Karen Smith

Are you still on this 'expedition' for books or actually studying?

Karen Smith
Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith

I'm literally just vibing in the stacks, mom. Chill.

💡
Karen uses 'expedition' sarcastically to mock Chloe's perceived lack of productivity and dramatic nature. Chloe responds with 'vibing', a common Gen-Z slang term meaning to relax or enjoy the atmosphere, highlighting the generational gap in their communication styles.

Meanings

Noun
[a group journey]

A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.

"The team embarked on a scientific expedition to the Amazon rainforest."

Noun
[promptness]

Promptness or efficiency in performance.

"The matter was handled with great expedition to ensure the deadline was met."

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