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expediter

 

[ ˈɛkspədɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food service

An expediter is a person in a restaurant or food service establishment who is responsible for overseeing the preparation of food and ensuring that orders are completed and delivered to customers promptly. The expediter acts as a liaison between the kitchen and the dining area, often calling out orders and ensuring quality control.

Synonyms

dispatcher, kitchen manager, order handler

Examples of usage

  • The expediter ensured that all dishes were plated perfectly before serving.
  • As an expediter, her job was to manage the flow of orders in the kitchen.
  • The restaurant's success hinged on having a skilled expediter during busy hours.
Context #2 | Noun

logistics

In the logistics and shipping industry, an expediter refers to a person who is responsible for ensuring that goods move through a supply chain efficiently and without delay. They coordinate the schedules and manage the flow of materials to prevent hold-ups in production or shipping.

Synonyms

coordinator, facilitator, logistics manager

Examples of usage

  • The expediter played a crucial role in keeping the production line moving.
  • She worked as an expediter, managing shipments to ensure timely deliveries.
  • The company hired an expediter to streamline their logistics processes.

Translations

Translations of the word "expediter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expedidor

🇮🇳 एक्सपेडिटर

🇩🇪 Versandmitarbeiter

🇮🇩 pengirim

🇺🇦 експедитор

🇵🇱 ekspeditor

🇯🇵 エクスペディター

🇫🇷 expéditeur

🇪🇸 expedidor

🇹🇷 gönderici

🇰🇷 익스페디터

🇸🇦 مُرسِل

🇨🇿 expeditor

🇸🇰 expedítor

🇨🇳 发货人

🇸🇮 ekspeditor

🇮🇸 sendingamaður

🇰🇿 экспедитор

🇬🇪 ექსპედიტორი

🇦🇿 ekspeditor

🇲🇽 expedidor

Etymology

The term 'expediter' originates from the Latin word 'expeditus,' meaning 'unimpeded' or 'free.' The evolution of this word first appeared in Middle French as 'expédite,' which means 'to expedite or facilitate.' In the context of food service, the role emerged as restaurants developed more complex operations, necessitating a person to oversee the swift delivery of food from the kitchen to customers. In logistics, the title adapted to reflect the growing importance of efficiency in supply chain management, particularly during industrialization when businesses started focusing on optimizing their operations. The word has remained prevalent as industries emphasize the need for expedited processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,493, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.