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velocity

/vɛˈlɒsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does velocity mean?

noun

The rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time; the speed of an object in a particular direction. The rate of change of an object's position with respect to time.

Example

"The velocity of the car increased as the driver accelerated down the highway."

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