Despatch has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
an official report (usually sent in haste)
"The general ordered his aide to compile a despatch detailing the battle's outcome and send it immediately to headquarters."
2
the property of being prompt and efficient
"it was done with dispatch"
3
killing a person or animal
"The ruthless hunter despatched the wounded deer before it could suffer any further pain."
4
the act of sending off something
"The courier began his journey immediately after receiving the order to despatch the urgent package."
5
Alternative form of dispatch
"The old letter was written on a slip of paper and despatched by messenger to the coast guard station before sunset."
Verb
1
send away towards a designated goal
"The pilot despatched his drone toward the remote coordinates to capture aerial footage of the storm."
2
Alternative form of dispatch
"The old letter was written on a piece of parchment and carefully folded before being sent away to London."
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