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expediency in German

expediency in German is Opportunität, Zweckdienlichkeit, Zweckmäßigkeit — 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 German

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

  1. noun The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
  2. noun Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
  3. noun Haste; dispatch.
  4. noun An expedient.
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What is "expediency" in German?

"expediency" in German is Opportunität, Zweckdienlichkeit, Zweckmäßigkeit. 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 German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "expediency": Opportunität, Zweckdienlichkeit, Zweckmäßigkeit.

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