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Despatch vs. Dispatch
Despatch
/dɪˈspætʃ/Examples:
The goods were despatched this morning to reach on time.His prompt despatch of tasks impressed his supervisor.The CEO despatched a memo addressing the recent changes.
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Dispatch
/dɪˈspætʃ/Examples:
The evacuation team had to dispatch immediate aid.Journalists were dispatched to cover the unfolding events.She finished her assignments with remarkable dispatch.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Despatch is an alternative and less common spelling of dispatch.
- Both words mean the same and can generally be used interchangeably.
- In American English, dispatch is the preferred spelling.
- In British and Australian English, you might still find despatch used, though dispatch is also common.
- Remember that dispatch might be more recognized internationally due to its wider usage.
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