despatch
noun/dɪˈspætʃ/
Frequency rank: #17,244 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a message or report sent quickly, especially on official or business matters; also means to send off promptly.
Example sentence
The manager sent a written despatch to the warehouse team with urgent instructions.
Synonyms & related words
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