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deceleration

/dɪˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deceleration mean?

noun

The act of slowing down or reducing the rate of speed, or a decrease in the rate of something, such as a deceleration of inflation.

Example

"The driver applied the brakes to cause a deceleration of the vehicle, bringing it to a safe stop."

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