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velocity

/vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

/vəˈlɑː.sə.ti/

Translations

velocitynoun

velocities

The velocity of the car was measured at 60 miles per hour.

Скорость автомобиля была измерена в 60 миль в час.

The velocity of the cheetah makes it the fastest land animal.

Быстрота гепарда делает его самым быстрым наземным животным.

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Synonyms

velocityadjective

/vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

/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").

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.