Immediate
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British pronunciation/ɪmˈiːdɪət/
American pronunciation/ˌɪˈmiˌdiət/

Definition & Meaning of "immediate"

immediate
01

taking place or existing now

immediate definition and meaning
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The doctor 's immediate priority was stabilizing the patient.
Her immediate focus is on completing the project by the deadline.
The government 's immediate response to the disaster was to send relief teams.
02

done or performed without any time gap

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The teacher provided immediate feedback on the students ' assignments.
The doctor administered immediate treatment to the patient in critical condition.
After the accident, she sought immediate medical attention.
03

needing quick action

04

belonging to a person's closest family members, such as parents, siblings, or children

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My immediate supervisor approved the request before sending it to upper management.
The manager announced her immediate successor, who would take over the role next week.
Hospital visits are restricted to immediate family only, to limit exposure.
05

arising directly from a specific cause or reason, without any intervening factors

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The immediate cause of the patient ’s symptoms was a severe allergic reaction.
The immediate impact of the announcement was a surge in stock prices.
The immediate consequences of the decision were financial losses, which led to a larger impact on the company.
06

very close to a particular moment in time or event, either just before or after it

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They are focusing on the immediate future and the challenges it may bring.
The immediate hours following the announcement were filled with media coverage.
The meeting was scheduled for the immediate following day after the report was submitted.
07

closest or next to something else in terms of physical space or location

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The doctor's immediate priority was stabilizing the patient.
Her immediate focus is on completing the project by the deadline.
The government's immediate response to the disaster was to send relief teams.
His immediate challenge was finding a place to stay after moving to the new city.
The immediate concern for the company was how to handle the financial crisis.
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