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dis·patch /dɪˈspætʃ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object)
1. to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, , body of troops, etc.
2. to dismiss (a person), as after an audience.
3. to put to death; kill: The spy was promptly dispatched.
4. to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily.
–verb (used without object)
5. Archaic. to hasten; be quick.
–noun
6. the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination.
7. the act of putting to death; killing; execution.
8. prompt or speedy transaction, as of business.
9. expeditious performance; promptness or speed: Proceed with all possible dispatch.
10. Commerce.
a. a method of effecting a speedy delivery of goods, money, etc.
b. a conveyance or organization for the expeditious transmission of goods, money, etc.
11. a written message sent with speed.
12. an official communication sent by special messenger.
13. Journalism. a news story transmitted to a newspaper, wire service, or the like, by one of its reporters, or by a wire service to a newspaper or other news agency.
—Idiom
14. mentioned in dispatches, British. honored by being named in official military reports for special bravery or acts of service.
Also, despatch.
—Synonyms 9. rapidity, haste, alacrity, celerity.
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