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   swift

   /swift/

   adjective

   • 1. happening quickly or promptly: "a remarkably swift recovery" Similar promptrapidsuddenimmediateinstantinstantaneouswithout delayreadypunctualabruptunhesitatinghastyhurriedprecipitateheadlonginformal:p.d.q. (pretty damn quick)rapidquickbrisklivelyspeedyfasthigh-speedexpeditiousexpressbreakneckmeteoricwhirlwindinformal:spankingnippyOpposite unhurriedslowleisurely
   • ▪ moving or capable of moving at high speed: "the water was very swift" Similar fastrapidquickspeedyfleet-footedfleetswift as an arrowlike the windlike lightningliterary:wingedflyinginformal:nippysupersonicOpposite slowsluggish

   adverb

   • 1. swiftly: literary "streams that ran swift and clear"

   noun

   • 1. a swift-flying insectivorous bird with long, slender wings and a superficial resemblance to a swallow, spending most of its life on the wing.
   • 2. a moth, typically yellow-brown in color, with fast darting flight. The eggs are scattered in flight and the larvae live underground feeding on roots, where they can be a serious pest.
   • 3. a light, adjustable reel for holding a skein of silk or wool.

   Word Origin Old English (as an adjective), from the Germanic base of Old English swīfan ‘move in a course, sweep’. The bird name dates from the mid 17th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishswift | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   swift definition: 1. happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way: 2. a…. Learn more.

3. www.britannica.com › dictionary › swiftSwift Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   SWIFT meaning: 1 : happening or done quickly or immediately; 2 : moving or able to move very fast.

4. kids.wordsmyth.net › weswift | definition for kids | Wordsmyth Word Explorer Children's...

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   a bird with long wings and a short tail that can fly very fast. There are several kinds of swifts.

5. www.investopedia.com › articles › personal-financeWhat Is the SWIFT Banking System? - Investopedia

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   Sep 14, 2023 · Although SWIFT successfully provides software for automation, that also comes at a cost. SWIFT may need to tap into these problem areas for most of its client base.

6. tipalti.com › mass-payments-hub › what-is-swiftWhat is SWIFT? Understanding the SWIFT System | Tipalti

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   SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications) is a global member-owned cooperative that functions as a huge messaging system. Members (banks and other financial institutions) use it to quickly, accurately, and securely send and receive information, primarily money transfer instructions.

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › sSociety for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecom. (SWIFT) - ...

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   Jun 25, 2023 · Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) is a member-owned cooperative providing secure messaging for international transfers of money between participating...

8. www.swift.com › about-us › discover-swiftUnderstanding Swift

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   Understanding Swift | Swift. Looking to get a clear and concise overview of Swift? Whether you're a Swift customer, a partner, or someone new to the financial industry, this curriculum is ideal to quickly grasp Swift’s core concepts. Our courses are available on Swift Smart, Swift's eLearning platform for all Swift users.

9. www.bluradio.com › mundo › la-millonaria-donacion-de-taylor-swift-para-afectadosLa millonaria donación de Taylor Swift para afectados por los...

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   2 days ago · La cantante estadounidense Taylor Swift ha donado 5 millones de dólares en ayuda a las comunidades afectadas por el paso de los huracanes Helene, que devastó parte del sureste de EE.UU. la semana pasada, y Milton, que prevé tocar tierra este miércoles por la noche en Florida.