expedition
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ex·pe·di·tion

noun \ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən\

Definition of EXPEDITION

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
ex·pe·di·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun

Examples of EXPEDITION

  1. a scientific expedition to Antarctica
  2. <an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world>

First Known Use of EXPEDITION

15th century

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