expedients

/ɪkˈspiːdiənts/ /ɛkˈspiːdiənts/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"Since the printer was broken and the deadline was looming, we used expedients like taking pictures of the document with our phones and emailing them to the professor. "

Related Words

printer noun

/ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/

One who makes prints.

"The art teacher is a skilled printer, creating beautiful prints from her own photographs. "

emailing verb

/ˈiˌmeɪlɪŋ/ /ˈiˌmeɪlɪŋɡ/

To send an email or emails to.

"She emailed me last week, asking about the status of the project."

achieving verb

/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

"Maria is achieving excellent grades in her math class this semester. "

deadline noun

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

efficient noun

/əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

A cause; something that causes an effect

"The efficient of the new study method was improved learning outcomes. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

looming verb

/ˈluːmɪŋ/

To appear indistinctly, eg. when seen on the horizon or through the murk.

"The clouds loomed over the mountains."

pictures noun

/ˈpɪktʃɚz/ /ˈpɪktʃəz/

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

"Example Sentence: "My daughter loves to draw pictures of her family." "

resource noun

/ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The school used its limited resources to provide extra tutoring sessions for struggling students. "