velocity

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /vəˈlɒsəti/, SAMPA: /v@"lQs@ti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /vəˈlɑsəti/, SAMPA: /v@"lAs@ti/

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Noun

Singular velocity

Plural velocities

1. (countable & uncountable) Something's velocity is how fast it is moving.

   The bullet comes out of a gun at a high velocity.

2. (countable & uncountable) In science, velocity is how fast something is moving in a particular direction.

   The velocity of the car was 10 metres per second to the north-east when it hit the tree.