expedient in Dutch
expedient in Dutch is doelmatig, eenvoudig, snel — expedient means convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
expedient in Dutch
doelmatig
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
eenvoudig
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
snel
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
uitgekookt
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
van pas komend
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
eenvoudig
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
snel
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
uitgekookt
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
redmiddel
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
slimmigheid
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
uitweg
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
What does "expedient" mean?
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adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
"It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election."
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noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
"They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem."
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expedient in a sentence
- It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election.
- They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem.
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What is "expedient" in Dutch?
"expedient" in Dutch is doelmatig, eenvoudig, snel. expedient means: Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
How do you use "expedient" in a sentence?
Example: "It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election." In Dutch, "expedient" is doelmatig, eenvoudig, snel.
Are there other ways to say "expedient" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "expedient": doelmatig, eenvoudig, snel, uitgekookt, van pas komend, redmiddel.
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