velocity

noun
UK: /vəˈlɒs.ə.ti/
US: /vəˈlɑː.sə.ti/

  1. the speed at which something moves in a particular direction

    1. The car's velocity increased on the open road.
    2. The wind's velocity was a major factor in the storm's intensity, causing widespread damage.

  2. the rate at which money changes hands in an economy

    1. The velocity of money has slowed in recent years.
    2. Economists are closely watching the velocity of money to gauge the health of the economy after the pandemic.

  3. the rate of occurrence of something; rapidity

    1. The velocity of change in technology is very fast.
    2. The velocity with which new information spreads online can be both beneficial and harmful for society.

Synonyms

speed pace rate rapidity swiftness celerity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "velocity" in English means: the speed at which something moves in a particular direction, the rate at which money changes hands in an economy, the rate of occurrence of something; rapidity.

The phonetic transcription of "velocity" is /vəˈlɒs.ə.ti/ in British English and /vəˈlɑː.sə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "velocity": speed, pace, rate, rapidity, swiftness, celerity.

Example usage of "velocity": "The car's velocity increased on the open road.". More examples on the page.