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Speeds

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

📖 Definitions of "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).

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?"

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