velocity
Americannoun
plural
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rapidity of motion or operation; swiftness; speed.
a high wind velocity.
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Mechanics. the time rate of change of position of a body in a specified direction.
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the rate of speed with which something happens; rapidity of action or reaction.
noun
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speed of motion, action, or operation; rapidity; swiftness
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u. v. w. physics a measure of the rate of motion of a body expressed as the rate of change of its position in a particular direction with time. It is measured in metres per second, miles per hour, etc
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physics (not in technical usage) another word for speed
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The speed and direction of motion of a moving body. Velocity is a vector quantity.
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Compare acceleration speed
Related Words
See speed.
Etymology
Origin of velocity
First recorded in 1540–50, velocity is from the Latin word vēlōcitās speed. See velocipede, -ty 2
Example Sentences
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Aeva’s lidar is a little different from others, using “frequency modulated continuous wave” technology, which means it’s more immune to glare and sunlight and easier to use to calculate the velocity of objects.
From Barron's
The right-hander pushed himself to transform his game, working with a trainer to improve his mechanics and eventually increasing his fastball velocity by 8-10 mph.
From Los Angeles Times
“AI-powered workflows enabled faster, more accurate pricing, reduced days in possession, and improved resale velocity,” the analysts say.
I think yesterday he threw off the mound, and the velocity is not near where it’s going to be, so I think that it’s a slow progression.
From Los Angeles Times
With AI innovation accelerating, insider exits are increasing anxieties about the velocity of the technological innovations and the serious potential safety impacts.
From MarketWatch
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