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expediency in Dutch

expediency in Dutch is doelmatigheid, gepastheid, opportunisme — expediency means the quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

expediency in Dutch

doelmatigheid

noun

(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

gepastheid

noun

(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

opportunisme

noun

(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

passendheid

noun

(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

toepasselijkheid

noun

(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

What does "expediency" mean?

noun The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
noun Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
noun Haste; dispatch.
noun An expedient.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Dutch translations

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What is "expediency" in Dutch?

"expediency" in Dutch is doelmatigheid, gepastheid, opportunisme. expediency means: The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

Are there other ways to say "expediency" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "expediency": doelmatigheid, gepastheid, opportunisme, passendheid, toepasselijkheid.

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