Definition

A person who helps to make a process happen more quickly or efficiently, often by managing the flow of goods or services in a business.

Example

The expediter coordinated the delivery of supplies to ensure everything arrived on time.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new expediter they hired at work?

Yeah, I heard they really speed things up around here.

I hope they can help us with the delivery delays we're facing.

For sure! A good expediter can make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expediter is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "pedis" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot). The word originally referred to someone who facilitates or makes a process easier, as if they are helping something move out or forward on foot.

Memory Tip

Think of someone helping things move 'out' ('ex-') and 'on foot' ('pedis') — that's why an expediter is someone who facilitates or speeds up a process.

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