Main Entry: ex·pe·di·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 a : a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose b : the group of persons making such a journey
2 : efficient promptness : speed
3 : a sending or setting forth

synonyms see haste

— ex·pe·di·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun