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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

acceleration

/æksəˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does acceleration mean?

noun

The rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time. It is a measure of how quickly an object's speed or direction is changing.

Example

"The car's acceleration was impressive as it sped down the highway."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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