noun๐ShareA 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. "wayutilityactionbusinessplansystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareSuitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended."Most people, faced with a decision, will choose the most expedient option."utilitywayactionplanbusinesspoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareAffording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term."Lying about his homework being done was an expedient way for the student to avoid detention that day, but it meant he fell further behind in the class. "attitudevaluemoralphilosophybusinesspoliticsgovernmenteconomysituationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareGoverned by self-interest, often short-term self-interest."The student's decision to cheat on the test was an expedient one, driven by a desire to get a good grade quickly. "moralphilosophypoliticscharacterbusinessvalueattitudeeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareExpeditious, quick, rapid."To finish the project quickly, we took an expedient route, completing it in record time. "utilitywayattitudeplanactionbeingqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading