expedition
//ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən//
Noun
expeditionSingular
expeditionsPlural
1
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.
The expedition to the Amazon rainforest lasted three months.
2
The group of people making such a journey.
The expedition consisted of twelve scientists and their guides.
3
Promptness or speed in accomplishing something.
The matter was handled with expedition.