Word Origin for dispatch

by Romeo

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Posted on 23-10-2020 04:53 AM

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Dispatch somebody/something (old-fashioned) to kill a person or an animal word originearly 16th cent. : from italian dispacciare or spanish despachar ‘expedite’, from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of italian impacciare, spanish empachar ‘hinder’.

What Is a Dispatch Note?

Dispatch notes are important to buyers because they allow him to track an order. They are equally important to the seller. Often, if a buyer is not satisfied with their purchase upon its delivery, he must attach part of the dispatch note, or include the invoice number found in the dispatch note, with his return shipment.

4.1 The Dispatch of Power Plants by an Electric Utility

Since electricity cannot be stored in power lines, the entity operating the power grid must continuously adjust the output of its power plants to meet electricity demand. This process is called the "dispatch" of power plants. There are actually two stages to the dispatch process, and they occur over different time horizons.

be mentioned in dispatches

To be recognized for one's bravery or heroism, as of a member of the military. Primarily heard in uk. You'll be mentioned in dispatches for saving so many men in your platoon. See also: dispatch , mention.

dispatch someone or something to someone or something

Dispatch (killing a person or animal) context examples so that is the tail end of the telegram which godfrey staunton dispatched within a few hours of his disappearance. (the return of sherlock holmes, by sir arthur conan doyle) you will dispatch whatever luggage you intend to take by a trusty messenger unaddressed to victoria to-night.

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