Dispatched: meaning, definitions and examples
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dispatched
[ dɪsˈpæʧt ]
send away
To dispatch means to send off to a destination for a purpose. It is often used in the context of sending goods or people to a specific location. The term can also refer to completing a task quickly and efficiently. Dispatch is critical in fields such as logistics, shipping, and emergency services where time-sensitive actions are required.
Synonyms
dispatch, forward, send, ship, transmit.
Examples of usage
- The package was dispatched yesterday.
- The emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
- The company dispatched new inventory to the store.
Translations
Translations of the word "dispatched" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despachado
🇮🇳 भेजा गया
🇩🇪 versendet
🇮🇩 dikirim
🇺🇦 відправлений
🇵🇱 wysłany
🇯🇵 発送された
🇫🇷 expédié
🇪🇸 despachado
🇹🇷 gönderildi
🇰🇷 발송된
🇸🇦 تم الإرسال
🇨🇿 odeslán
🇸🇰 odoslaný
🇨🇳 已发出
🇸🇮 poslan
🇮🇸 sendur
🇰🇿 жіберілген
🇬🇪 გამოიტანეს
🇦🇿 göndərilmiş
🇲🇽 despachado
Etymology
The word 'dispatched' originates from the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English 'dispeche', which in turn comes from the Latin 'dispachare'. The Latin term combines 'dis-', meaning apart, and 'pacare', meaning to pacify or make peace. Initially, it referred to the act of sending off a message or servant with an order or task. Over the years, 'dispatch' evolved to encompass broader meanings such as sending goods or troops and implies a sense of urgency in the action. The term plays a significant role in military, transportation, and logistics terminologies, reflecting the importance of timely communication and action.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,396, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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