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acceleration

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
the increase in something's speed, or its ability to go faster:

Examples:

An older car will have poor acceleration.
High winds significantly hampered the plane's acceleration.
2
the increase in the speed at which something happens:

Examples:

The acceleration in the decline of manufacturing industry began several years ago.
3
the rate of change in the speed of something over time
4
the rate at which something moves more quickly or happens faster or sooner:

Examples:

The car has good acceleration.
5
an increase in the speed or rate of something:

Examples:

an acceleration in sth There has been a rapid acceleration in the rate of growth of new orders.
a rapid/sharp/steady acceleration The sharp acceleration of inflation is hitting consumers hard.

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