The Soyuz spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station at 9:53 p.m. EDT, carrying three people back to Earth.
Source: tatoeba (8713614)
Edt
Synonyms for "edt" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
delivery lead time
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
estimated delivery timeet
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
predicted delivery timeprojected delivery time
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: delivery lead time, estimated delivery time, et, predicted delivery time, projected delivery time.
- Sentence evidence is available for edt, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "edt".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "edt"
Keep "edt" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "edt" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "edt", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "edt" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesdelivery metrictime metrictime zone
More specific
4 entriesEastern Timedelivery windoworder cycle timeprocurement lead time
Collocations
11 entriesEDT abbreviationEDT designationEDT offsetEDT time zoneEDT timestampEastern Daylight Timeedt deadlineedt estimateedt forecastedt scheduleedt window
Inflections
1 entriesTranslations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Japanese
1 entries- EDT (īdhītī) name (computer editor on VMS)
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
A Japanese cargo spacecraft loaded with experiment hardware, supplies and spare parts is scheduled to launch from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan to the International Space Station at 1:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 20.
Source: tatoeba (8763998)
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley lifted off at 3:22 p.m. EDT on May 30, 2020, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Source: tatoeba (8904183)
An EDT is a special case of ADT where each product type is a singleton.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "edt"?
Closest matches include delivery lead time, estimated delivery time, et, predicted delivery time, projected delivery time.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "edt"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.