expediency
/ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/
expediency
📚 Meanings
- 1.
suitability or helpfulness in achieving a goal, especially one that is profitable in the short term but potentially harmful in the long run.
"The decision was made for the sake of expediency."
- 2.
appropriateness or convenience fitting the circumstances.
"The decision was made for the sake of expediency."
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We chose expediency over principle.
We chose expediency over principle.
Sometimes, for the sake of expediency, we have to make compromises.
Sometimes, for the sake of expediency, we have to make compromises.
The project's success was hampered by a focus on expediency rather than long-term strategy.
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How do you pronounce expediency?
expediency is pronounced [/ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does expediency mean?
expediency means "expediency". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is expediency?
expediency is a Advanced-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with expediency?
Example: "We chose expediency over principle." — used to mean "expediency".
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