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    Velocity

    və-ˈläs-ə-tē

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The speed of something in a given direction.
    The velocity of the car increased as it went down the hill.
    In physics, the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time, including direction.
    The physicist calculated the velocity of the projectile to be 50 meters per second northward.
    The rate at which something changes or processes happen.
    The velocity of data transfer in the network improved significantly after the upgrade.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'velocitas', from 'velox' meaning swift.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    angular velocity
    The rate of rotation of an object around an axis.
    linear velocity
    The rate of change of the position of an object in a straight line.
    escape velocity
    The minimum speed needed for an object to break free from a gravitational field.

    Related Words

    acceleration
    The rate of change of velocity.
    momentum
    The quantity of motion an object has, dependent on its mass and velocity.
    speed
    The distance traveled per unit of time, irrespective of direction.

    Slang Meanings

    To be quick or fast.
    He was moving at velocity during the race.