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What does drastic mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word drastic? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
  2. Acting rapidly or violently.
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Drastic cuts call for drastic counter-measures, not weak-kneed objections and compromises.
The pioneer Exodusters had suffered from the drastic change in climate, most of all because it affected their livelihoods in farming.
The reformist troops weren't rash or impetuous enough to do something so drastic without direct orders.
In addition to transforming the economy, the railroad boom led entrepreneurs to overspeculate, with drastic results.
One of the premier advantages to keiretsu strategies is that it toughens the conglomerate against takeovers and drastic losses.
It is likely they would agree that the appointment of a receiver might be the drastic, but necessary, step that is needed.

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