[ek-spi-dish-uh
n] 
| 1. | an excursion, journey, or voyage made for some specific purpose, as of war or exploration. |
| 2. | the group of persons, ships, etc., engaged in such an activity: a large expedition of scientists and military personnel. |
| 3. | promptness or speed in accomplishing something: He worked with great expedition. |
| ex·pe·di·tion (ěk'spĭ-dĭsh'ən) n.
[Middle English expedicioun, military campaign, from Old French expedition, from Latin expedītiō, expedītiōn-, from expedītus, past participle of expedīre, to make ready; see expedite.] |