expedient

UK
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
US
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

Übersetzungen

expedientsubstantiv
expedients
Pl.
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US
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Using a map as an expedient, they found their way through the forest.
Используя карту как средство, они нашли дорогу через лес.
The expedient of cutting costs helped the company survive the recession.
Целесообразность сокращения расходов помогла компании пережить рецессию.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
expedientadjektiv
more expedient
Komp.
most expedient
Super.
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It was expedient to take the shortcut to save time.
Было целесообразно воспользоваться коротким путем, чтобы сэкономить время.
The expedient decision was to merge the two companies.
Выгодным решением было объединить две компании.
Choosing the expedient option allowed us to finish the project early.
Выбор удобного варианта позволил нам завершить проект раньше.

Definitionen

expedientsubstantiv
A means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.
The company used every expedient to avoid paying taxes.
expedientadjektiv
Suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance, often without regard for what is fair or right.
The manager made an expedient decision to cut costs, even though it meant laying off several employees.
Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
It was expedient for him to lie about his qualifications to get the job.
Appropriate or advantageous for a given purpose or in a particular situation.
It would be expedient to finish the report before the deadline.