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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
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: 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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Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Adding higher benefits could fast-track the trust fund's insolvency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 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
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Aaron has already committed to UConn, but he’s still pursued by a recruiter from the University of Florida, who promises him a fast track to the NFL.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Advertisement With time running out before the ban takes effect Jan. 19, the justices agreed to decide the TikTok case on a fast-track basis, scheduling two hours of oral argument.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Adding higher benefits could fast-track the trust fund's insolvency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 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
Deal calls for a wide theatrical release, and a fast track to production.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Aaron has already committed to UConn, but he’s still pursued by a recruiter from the University of Florida, who promises him a fast track to the NFL.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-track. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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