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quickest

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈkwɪkɪst// UK //kwˈɪkəst// quick·est

adj. the most fast or the one that takes the least amount of time. You use this to compare three or more things to find the winner for speed.

adj. the superlative form of 'quick'; indicates the highest speed or shortest duration among three or more items.


SIMPLE

The quickest way to get home is by train.

CONTEXTUAL

Taking the highway is usually the quickest route, but during rush hour, the back roads might actually be faster.

COMPLEX

While several algorithms can solve the problem, the quickest one utilizes a heuristic approach that bypasses redundant calculations, significantly reducing the total processing time.

Synonyms
Usage

Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the' and followed by a noun or a prepositional phrase starting with 'of' or 'in'.

Pitfall

the most quickestthe quickestOne-syllable adjectives form the superlative by adding '-est' — they do not use 'most'.

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