dispatcher
|dis/patch/er|
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/dɪˈspætʃər/
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/dɪˈspætʃə/
(dispatch)
send quickly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispatcher' originates from the word 'dispatch', which comes from the Italian word 'dispacciare', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'pacciare' meant 'to strike'.
Historical Evolution
'dispacciare' transformed into the French word 'despescher', and eventually became the modern English word 'dispatch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send off quickly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who sends out vehicles or messages'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who sends out vehicles according to a schedule, especially in emergency services or transportation.
The dispatcher coordinated the emergency response teams.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40