Definition of fast-track
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: of, relating to, or moving along a fast track
fast-track executives
2
: of, relating to, or being a construction procedure in which work on a building begins before designs are completed
3
: of or relating to authority granted to the President of the U.S. by Congress that allows the President to negotiate trade agreements which Congress must confirm or reject in their entirety
fast-track
verb
fast-tracked; fast-tracking; fast-tracks
Definition of fast-track (Entry 2 of 3)
: to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal
fast track
nounDefinition of fast track (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a course leading to rapid advancement or success
2
: a course of expedited consideration or approval
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The first known use of fast-track was in 1946
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