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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

accelerator

/ækˈsɛləreɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does accelerator mean?

noun

A device or system that increases the speed or efficiency of a process, or a person or thing that accelerates something. In computing, a hardware or software component that improves the performance of a computer system.

Example

"The new accelerator in the car's engine increased its speed from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds."

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