acceleration
əkˌsɛləˈreɪʃən
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Definition of acceleration - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
speeding upprocess of moving faster
  • The acceleration of the train was smooth and steady..
hastening quickening speeding
2.
physicsTECH.change in velocity over timeTECH.
  • Acceleration is a key concept in physics.
increase quickening speedup
3.
educationTECH.advancement of students beyond standard curriculumTECH.
  • Acceleration allows gifted students to progress faster.
advancement promotion
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Expressions with acceleration

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the rapid increase in the pace of historical events
The 20th century saw an acceleration of history with two world wars.
lane for speeding up before merging on highway
Use the acceleration lane to match highway speed.
device that detects or measures how quickly speed changes over time
The phone's acceleration sensor rotates the screen when you tilt it.
moving faster at the same rate over time
The car moved with constant acceleration on the highway.
use of hardware for faster task performance
Hardware acceleration improves video playback quality.
rate of acceleration of an object in free fall
The acceleration of free fall on Earth is 9.8 m/s².

Origin of acceleration

Latin, accelerare (hasten)

Terms with acceleration included in their meaning

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gasv.
vehicle acceleration
give a vehicle more fuel to accelerate
vehicle acceleration
to accelerate a vehicle rapidly
acceleration
make something happen faster
accelerate
make a sudden acceleration
automobile
gear that provides moderate acceleration at low speeds
vehicle acceleration
act of accelerating a vehicle quickly
social change
causing significant change or acceleration
figurative
something that gives a strong boost or acceleration

Examples of acceleration in a sentence

  • He felt the acceleration as the plane took off.
  • The car's acceleration was impressive on the track.
  • Acceleration affects how quickly an object speeds up.
  • Acceleration can benefit highly motivated students.
  • Some schools offer acceleration for advanced learners.

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  1. French:accélération, ...
  2. German:Beschleunigung, Akzeleration, ...
  3. Italian:accelerazione, avanzamento, ...
  4. Spanish:aceleración, ...
  5. Portuguese:aceleração, ...
  6. Chinese:加速, 加速度, ...
  7. Japanese:加速, 加速度, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسارُع, تَسْرِيع, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַאֲצָה, תְּאוּצָה, ...
  10. Russian:ускорение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прискорення, акселерація, ...
  12. Hindi:त्वरण, गति परिवर्तन, ...
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