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Definition speed in British English

speed noun

noun
/spiːd/
1

the rate at which someone or something moves

Example

The device measures the speed and direction of the wind.

Example

The new model has a top speed of 125 miles per hour.

Example

The hurricane has picked up speed and turned towards the coast.

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speed pace velocity
1.1

the rate at which a machine works

Example

a printing speed of 6 pages per minute

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speed pace velocity
1.2

the rate at which something happens

Example

They were working with incredible speed.

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speed pace velocity
2

movement that is very fast

Example

The main advantage of this bike is its speed.

Example

The car drove off at speed.

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speed pace velocity
3

a gear

Example

a car with a 5-speed gearbox

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ABS acceleration air brake
4

the time that it takes for a camera's shutter to open and close to allow light in

Example

shutter speed

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analogue camera aperture body camera
4.1

a measurement of how quickly a film reacts to the light that comes into a camera

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analogue camera aperture body camera
5

an illegal drug that makes people feel as if they have a lot of energy

Synonyms and related words
acid anabolic steroid cannabis
Definition speed in British English