Meaning & Definition of word "Accelerator"

noun:

• 1. A device that increases the speed of a process or the rate of an action.
  • Example: The accelerator on the car was pressed down to increase its speed.
• 2. A component in a vehicle that controls the speed by regulating fuel intake or propulsion.
  • Example: He pressed the accelerator gently to avoid skidding on the wet road.
• 3. A program or service that helps startups and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
  • Example: The startup joined an accelerator to receive mentorship and funding.
• 4. A particle accelerator, a type of machine that uses electromagnetic fields to propel charged particles to high speeds.
  • Example: The physicists conducted their experiments in a large particle accelerator.