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1fast–track
adjective \ˈfas(t)-ˌtrak\
Definition of FAST-TRACK
1
: of, relating to, or moving along a fast track <fast–track executives>
2
: of, relating to, or being a construction procedure in which work on a building begins before designs are completed
3
: of or relating to authority granted to the President of the United States by Congress that allows the President to negotiate trade agreements which Congress must confirm or reject in their entirety
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First Known Use of FAST-TRACK
1967
2fast–track
verb
Definition of FAST-TRACK
transitive verb
: to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal
— fast–track·er noun
First Known Use of FAST-TRACK
1971
Related to FAST-TRACK
- Synonyms
- accelerate, bundle, fast-track, hasten, quicken, rush, speed (up), whisk
- Antonyms
- brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)
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