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velocity

UK
/vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/
US
/vəˈlɑː.sə.ti/

Translations

velocitynoun
velocities
pl
vélocitéEn physique et pour un mouvement rapide; terme soutenu ou technique.
In physics class we calculated the velocity of the ball as it rolled down the slope.
En cours de physique, nous avons calculé la vélocité de la balle lorsqu’elle a roulé sur la pente.
vitesse de circulation de la monnaieÉconomie.
Economists are concerned about the low velocity of money in the current market.
Les économistes s’inquiètent de la faible vitesse de circulation de la monnaie sur le marché actuel.
vitesseTerme courant en physique; la nuance vectorielle de l’anglais n’est pas toujours rendue.
In physics class we calculated the velocity of the ball as it rolled down the slope.
En cours de physique, nous avons calculé la vitesse de la balle lorsqu’elle a roulé sur la pente.
Synonyms
swiftness
quickness
rate
pace
rapidity
speed
velocityadjective
UK
/vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/
US
/vəˈlɑː.sə.ti/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to high speed or the measurement of speed (e.g., "velocity data", "velocity sensor").
rapideAu sens technique : de haute vitesse.
The new velocity missile system can reach targets in seconds.
Le nouveau système de missiles rapide peut atteindre des cibles en quelques secondes.

Definitions

velocitynoun
The rate of change of position of an object with respect to time, specifying both speed and direction of motion.
In physics class we calculated the velocity of the ball as it rolled down the slope.
The rate at which money changes hands in an economy.
Economists are concerned about the low velocity of money in the current market.
Rapidity or swiftness of motion or action; speed.
The cheetah's velocity makes it a formidable predator.
velocityadjective
Relating to or designed for high speed; involving velocity.
The new velocity missile system can reach targets in seconds.
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