[di-spach] 
| 1. | to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc. |
| 2. | to dismiss (a person), as after an audience. |
| 3. | to put to death; kill: The spy was promptly dispatched. |
| 4. | to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily. |
| 5. | Archaic. to hasten; be quick. |
| 6. | the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination. |
| 7. | the act of putting to death; killing; execution. |
| 8. | prompt or speedy transaction, as of business. |
| 9. | expeditious performance; promptness or speed: Proceed with all possible dispatch. |
| 10. | Commerce.
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| 11. | a written message sent with speed. |
| 12. | an official communication sent by special messenger. |
| 13. | Journalism. a news story transmitted to a newspaper, wire service, or the like, by one of its reporters, or by a wire service to a newspaper or other news agency. |
| 14. | mentioned in dispatches, British. honored by being named in official military reports for special bravery or acts of service. |
