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: 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 U.S. by Congress that allows the President to negotiate trade agreements which Congress must confirm or reject in their entirety
fast-tracked; fast-tracking; fast-tracks
: to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal
fast-tracker
noun
1
: a course leading to rapid advancement or success
2
: a course of expedited consideration or approval
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Verb
we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season
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Tyler Read, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Ukraine applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched its invasion.
Ukrainians' faith in the country's ascension into the EU sooner rather than later has also dropped since the war began, the Gallup poll found.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
Joining a crypto firm might be an attractive alternative for people looking to fast-track their careers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Cars designed for fast tracks like Britain’s Silverstone will lack the grip and downforce needed for somewhere like Monaco where drivers will need to use the full width of the track.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In this partnership, AI can also serve as a fast-track method in reporting detailed data for client progress updates by acting as both knowledgeable intel and a database for current pain points, allowing targeted insight into PT adjustments that can be best made for clients.
—Tyler Read, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Ukraine applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched its invasion.
Ukrainians' faith in the country's ascension into the EU sooner rather than later has also dropped since the war began, the Gallup poll found.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Affected employees received a code to use on internal applications, helping recruiters identify and potentially fast-track them through the hiring process.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
Joining a crypto firm might be an attractive alternative for people looking to fast-track their careers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
Noun
Even if that hasn’t always been easy for a receiver who once seemed on the NFL fast track.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Cars designed for fast tracks like Britain’s Silverstone will lack the grip and downforce needed for somewhere like Monaco where drivers will need to use the full width of the track.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-track. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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