Speed

Word SPEED
Character 5
Hyphenation speed
Pronunciations /spiːd/

Definitions and meanings of "Speed"

What do we mean by speed?

The rate or a measure of the rate of motion, especially. noun

Distance traveled divided by the time of travel. noun

The limit of this quotient as the time of travel becomes vanishingly small; the first derivative of distance with respect to time. noun

The magnitude of a velocity. noun

Swiftness of action. noun

The act of moving rapidly. noun

The state of being in rapid motion; rapidity. noun

A transmission gear or set of gears in a motor vehicle. noun

A numerical expression of the sensitivity of a photographic film, plate, or paper to light. noun

The capacity of a lens to accumulate light at an appropriate aperture. noun

The length of time required or permitted for a camera shutter to open and admit light. noun

A stimulant drug, especially amphetamine or methamphetamine. noun

One that suits or appeals to a person's inclinations, skills, or character. noun

Prosperity; luck. noun

To go, move, or proceed quickly. intransitive verb

To drive at a speed exceeding a legal limit. intransitive verb

To pass quickly. intransitive verb

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.

The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.

The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).

The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.

The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.

Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.

Luck, success, prosperity.

Personal preference.

A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Speed

The word "speed" in example sentences

How to speed up and decrease speed: the zoom up/down the viewer (press the "Ctrl+Alt+middle mouse"), ❋ Unknown (2010)

Now long track speed skating kencook @walidmrealtor he was definitely * speed* skating! ❋ AP (2010)

The reduction in speed is likely due to the reduction in commuting drivers, and of course, a reduction in collisions would follow from any reduction in traffic. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This increase in speed is a result of and part of lift generation. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"The word speed is intentional," says Mr Roth, who debuted works of art the following day at Museum of Modern Art in New York. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Because an electric as well as a magnetic field is involved, the term speed of light. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I have an att fuze and i dont get any dropped calls my data speed is a little bit on the slow side (testmyiphone shows higher then edge speeds though) but other then that no real problems. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Fagan argued that what makes one person do better on an IQ test and seem smarter in real life as well is what he called speed of processing. ❋ Susan Engel (2011)

I like the lower recoil and the speed is about the same (a little less but not noticable). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Shaping an Internet connection to lower the speed is a common tactic by ISPs to control pricing, and the shaped speed is almost invariably 64Kbps. ❋ Unknown (2010)

First MargoJean you indicated that your speed is always reported as 100 Mbps. That is not your internet speed. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I'm anxious to see what his speed is at the combine. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Can journalists really defend what he described as the speed and superficiality of today's fragmented media culture? ❋ Unknown (2009)

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