speeds
noun
- 1
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.
“How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?”
- 2
The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
“Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions.”
- 3
The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
- 4
The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
- 5
The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
- 6
The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
- 7
Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
- 8
Luck, success, prosperity.
- 9
Personal preference.
“We could go to the shore next week, or somewhere else if that's not your speed.”
- 10
A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
verb
- 1
To succeed; to prosper, be lucky.
- 2
To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour.
“God speed, until we meet again.”
- 3
To go fast.
“The Ferrari was speeding along the road.”
- 4
To exceed the speed limit.
“Why do you speed when the road is so icy?”
- 5
To increase the rate at which something occurs.
- 6
To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.
- 7
To be expedient.
- 8
To hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin.
- 9
To wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey.
- 10
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
- 11
To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.
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