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  1. american english - Is "despatch" the British spelling for "dispatch" …

    In John Ormsby's 1885 translation of Don Quixote, the word "despatch" is used. Is that the corresponding British spelling for "dispatch" or is it simply an archaic spelling (in both the …

  2. "dispatch" v "despatch" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Is despatch a misspelling of dispatch that made its way into the dictionary? Could I use dispatch instead in the above example? "Dispatch" is the most common, and therefore most preferred, …

  3. What is the difference in usages between "send" and "dispatch"?

    Haste is the difference - dispatch primarily means to send off in hurry. It also has the additional meaning of kill a person. Etymonline has the following: dispatch (v.) 1510s, "to send off in a …

  4. vocabulary - Is a delivery sent, shipped, or dispatched? - English ...

    Nov 19, 2020 · Despatch/dispatch or ship look fine to me, but in my mind despatchConsignment or despatchOrder would look more natural.

  5. Do you need to use "on" or "upon" when referring to dates?

    The Despatch Date is the day when the company allots the securities. I'm not sure you can leave out 'the day' or something similar without leaving the ambiguity again.

  6. meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 6, 2019 · Arrange to dispatch means to meet the requirements/prepare for transfer (of something, e.g. " 5K "). The transferring itself is implied as well, but technically not part of the …

  7. Is "receival" a valid word for the act of receiving something?

    Jun 23, 2011 · In the course of reviewing a standard operating procedure, I came across the subheading: " Receival, Costing and Charging of Work ". I immediately began to doubt …

  8. Better Word for a "Delivery Guy"

    Dec 20, 2016 · What's the alternative of saying "delivery guy" or "UPS truck driver" if, for example, you are leaving a note and you want to make it sound less menial? I guess you can say "UPS …

  9. Origin of "kettle of fish" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 26, 2011 · What is the origin of the phrase "kettle of fish"? e.g. It's was a good film. But the sequel is a different kettle of fish. It seems to simply mean "thing", but in a fun and witty way. …

  10. Noun for "send"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    There is a noun for "receive": reception. What about "send"? Is there a noun for this verb? It's about sending SMS messages, so I wish to underline the outgoing nature of the message.