speed
/spiːd/
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time
- plural
- speeds
Meanings
- 1
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion
The train picked up speed.
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He ran at full speed.
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- 2
The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time
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The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensorrare
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The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed)rare
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The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be usedrare
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The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objectiverare
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Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegallyrare
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Luck, success, prosperityrare
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Personal preferencerare
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A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset pricerare