Used in a Sentence

despatch

How to use despatch in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for despatch.

Editorial note

Lots have moved into minicab-like firms that add bookings, despatch etc.

Examples8
Definitions5
Parts of speech2

Quick take

an official report (usually sent in haste)

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of despatch gathered in one view.

noun

an official report (usually sent in haste)

noun

the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"

noun

killing a person or animal

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for despatch.

noun

killing a person or animal

verb

send away towards a designated goal

Example sentences

1

Lots have moved into minicab-like firms that add bookings, despatch etc.

2

Ordered 17 July 2012, despatch expected within 11 weeks but still no feedback from RS.

3

Before, it had taken despatch riders on horseback a similar number of days.

4

Big couriers will not allow you to collect your item from their despatch centre, you have to arrange for redelivery.

5

Far from universal though, unless you caught a street cab - the hail only black cabs without possibility of radio despatch.

6

A British Ambassador leaving his post was encouraged to write what was known as a valedictory despatch, to be circulated to a small number of influential people in government.

7

No pedestrian shall remain on the carriageway within the limits of a crossing longer than is necessary for that pedestrian to pass over the crossing with reasonable despatch.

8

One thing you could do is have multiple sets of these configuration registers, at process start you allocate one configuration to that process and set it up, from that point onwards you when you despatch instructions to the functional unit you do it along with the process configuration.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use despatch in a sentence?

Lots have moved into minicab-like firms that add bookings, despatch etc.

What does despatch mean?

an official report (usually sent in haste)

What part of speech is despatch?

despatch is commonly used as noun, verb.