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-tracked; fast-tracking; fast-tracks
: to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal
fast-tracker
noun
1
: a course leading to rapid advancement or success
2
: a course of expedited consideration or approval
Examples of fast-track in a Sentence
Verb
we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The order carries a clear message that the justices are troubled by the Trump administration’s pressure to fast-track deportations and by the unwillingness of some judges to protect the rights to due process of law.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
Joining a crypto firm might be an attractive alternative for people looking to fast-track their careers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Golden passport and visa programs offer high-net-worth individuals a fast track to citizenship or residency in exchange for substantial investments.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
As 94% of students report that micro-credentials fast-track skill development, and educational institutions increasingly embed these credentials into degree programs, their recognition and value in the job market will likely continue to grow.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The order carries a clear message that the justices are troubled by the Trump administration’s pressure to fast-track deportations and by the unwillingness of some judges to protect the rights to due process of law.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Verb
Affected employees received a code to use on internal applications, helping recruiters identify and potentially fast-track them through the hiring process.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
Joining a crypto firm might be an attractive alternative for people looking to fast-track their careers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Noun
Two early goals from Mark Stone (his third and fourth of the playoffs) seemed to have the Golden Knights on the fast track to an easy win, but the offensive firepower that had Vegas ranked No. 5 in the NHL in goals scored during the regular season faded away quickly.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Golden passport and visa programs offer high-net-worth individuals a fast track to citizenship or residency in exchange for substantial investments.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-track. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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