Definitions

1. noun

a rate of change of displacement or position with respect to time, or the rate at which an object moves in a particular direction.

“The velocity of the plane during takeoff was incredible, reaching 300 miles per hour in a matter of seconds.”

2. noun

the quality or state of being fast or swift.

“The velocity of the sprinter was so impressive that he broke the world record.”

3. noun

a measure of the rate of change of one quantity with respect to another, especially in relation to the rate of change of time.

“The velocity of a chemical reaction is crucial in understanding its efficiency.”

4. verb

to move or travel with great speed or swiftness.

“The wind velocity during the storm was so strong that it knocked down trees and power lines.”

5. verb

to increase in speed or rate of movement.

“The velocity of the company’s growth was impressive, with a 20% increase in sales within the first year.”