speeds

noun

  1. 1

    The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

    How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?
  2. 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. 3

    The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.

  4. 4

    The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).

  5. 5

    The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.

  6. 6

    The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.

  7. 7

    Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.

  8. 8

    Luck, success, prosperity.

  9. 9

    Personal preference.

    We could go to the shore next week, or somewhere else if that's not your speed.
  10. 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. 1

    To succeed; to prosper, be lucky.

  2. 2

    To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour.

    God speed, until we meet again.
  3. 3

    To go fast.

    The Ferrari was speeding along the road.
  4. 4

    To exceed the speed limit.

    Why do you speed when the road is so icy?
  5. 5

    To increase the rate at which something occurs.

  6. 6

    To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.

  7. 7

    To be expedient.

  8. 8

    To hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin.

  9. 9

    To wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey.

  10. 10

    To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.

  11. 11

    To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.

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