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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..
2.
physicsTECH. change in velocity over timeTECH.
- Acceleration is a key concept in physics.
3.
educationTECH. advancement of students beyond standard curriculumTECH.
- Acceleration allows gifted students to progress faster.
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.
rate of acceleration due to Earth's gravity
The acceleration of gravity affects all falling objects.
theory linking income changes to investment changes
The acceleration principle explains the surge in investments.
rate of change of angular velocity over time
The angular acceleration of the wheel was measured.
acceleration toward the center of a circular path
The centripetal acceleration keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth..
motion with constant velocity change over time
The car moved with uniform acceleration down the slope.
provision in a contract that allows for faster repayment under certain conditions
The loan agreement included an acceleration clause triggered by late payments..
acceleration of an object's motion caused by the force of gravity
On Earth, gravitational acceleration makes falling objects speed up toward the ground.
greatest rate of speed increase something can safely or physically reach
Engineers calculated the car's maximum acceleration on the test track.
motion with changing acceleration over time
The car's motion with variable acceleration made the ride thrilling.
process where tiny physical pieces gain speed or energy under applied forces
Particle acceleration in the collider produced beams with extremely high energies.
the force pulling objects towards Earth
Acceleration due to gravity makes apples fall from trees.
Origin of acceleration
Latin, accelerare (hasten)
Terms with acceleration included in their meaning
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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
acceleration
making a process happen faster
physics
states force equals mass times acceleration
physics
unit of acceleration due to gravity
measurement tool
device measuring acceleration or vibrations
simulation
machine that simulates acceleration for training
driving
sudden rapid acceleration of a vehicle
physics
principle stating force equals mass times acceleration
physics
force equals mass times acceleration
science
concept in physics equating gravity and acceleration effects
car accident
neck injury from rapid acceleration or deceleration
physics
rate of change in acceleration over time
acceleration
the rate at which a vehicle accelerates
science
unit of acceleration equal to 1 cm/s²
acceleration
hasten favorable developments by creating good conditions
acceleration
act of making something happen faster
video games
acceleration of in-game time versus real time
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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- French:accélération, ...
- German:Beschleunigung, Akzeleration, ...
- Italian:accelerazione, avanzamento, ...
- Spanish:aceleración, ...
- Portuguese:aceleração, ...
- Chinese:加速, 加速度, ...
- Japanese:加速, 加速度, ...
- Arabic:تَسارُع, تَسْرِيع, ...
- Hebrew:הַאֲצָה, תְּאוּצָה, ...
- Russian:ускорение, ...
- Ukrainian:прискорення, акселерація, ...
- Hindi:त्वरण, गति परिवर्तन, ...
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