velocity
/vəˈlɒsəti/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/vəˈlɒsəti/
🇺🇸 US
/vəˈlɑsəti/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.
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Meaning 2 · noun
Rapidity of motion.
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Meaning 3 · noun
The rate of occurrence.
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Meaning 4 · noun
The number of times that an average unit of currency is spent during a specific period of time.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “velocity” when they mean: a vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to ti.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “velocity” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “velocity” in professional communication.”
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