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fast track

noun, adj, verb — 7 senses

fast track

noun
1

Rail transport, Railways, Transport A racetrack with optimum conditions for high speeds

2

Rail transport, Railways, Transport A railroad for express trains.

3

The quickest or most direct method or path.

  • Google welcomes the decision to not approve the fast track of Microsoft's OOXML.
4

Broadly An accelerated course designed to help individuals earn a certification, degree, or credential in significantly less time than traditional pathways.

5

A high-pressure or intensely competitive situation, particularly one characterised by rapid advancement.

fast track

adj
1

Of something moving along a quicker or more direct route to success or completion (e.g. a course or surgery).

fast track

verb
1

To progress something with unusual rapidity.

  • The head of Sydney Airport thinks frequent flyers should be fast-tracked through security checks.

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