despatch Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an official report (usually sent in haste)
   dispatch; communique.
   
2. noun the property of being prompt and efficient
   expeditiousness; dispatch; expedition.
   
   • it was done with dispatch
3. noun killing a person or animal
   dispatch.
   
4. noun the act of sending off something
   shipment; dispatch.
   
5. verb send away towards a designated goal
   send off; dispatch.
   

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