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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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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Their influence could derail plans to use budget reconciliation to fast-track a tax reform bill as Republicans grapple with how to deliver Trump’s tax cuts without further accelerating the national debt, which has alarmed lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 4 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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
Here's what to know: The plan to 'fast track' affordable housing
The Fast Track PILOT program aims to speed up affordable housing development in the city, and keep that housing affordable in the long term.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Kennedy may wish to also abandon emergency use authorizations that were used during COVID to fast-track people’s access to vaccines.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Their influence could derail plans to use budget reconciliation to fast-track a tax reform bill as Republicans grapple with how to deliver Trump’s tax cuts without further accelerating the national debt, which has alarmed lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 4 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
In other words: Investing in the right white shirt is a secret fast track to always having a perfect holiday look on hand.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
Here's what to know: The plan to 'fast track' affordable housing
The Fast Track PILOT program aims to speed up affordable housing development in the city, and keep that housing affordable in the long term.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-track. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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