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expediency

/ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/

Meanings
noun
The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

Examples :

"The mayor's decision to postpone the city's park expansion was motivated by the expediency of dealing with the current budget crisis. "
utility situation quality business politics value

Related Words

Illustration unprincipled

unprincipled adjective

/ʌnˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/

Lacking moral values

"The student's unprincipled actions led to his expulsion from school. "

Illustration approaching

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

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expedient noun

/ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/

A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.

"To finish the project quickly, a good expedient was to ask for help from a colleague. "

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suitability noun

/ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/ /ˌsjuːtəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being suitable.

"The teacher considered the student's past performance and attendance to determine the suitability of their application for the advanced math class. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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motivated verb

/ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/ /ˈmoʊdəveɪtɪd/

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

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circumstance noun

/-æns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/

That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

"The circumstance of the heavy rain delayed the school bus. "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

Illustration expansion

expansion noun

/ɪkˈspænʃən/

The act or process of expanding.

"The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood."

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

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completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."