nounπShareThe state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity."How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"physicsabilityvehicletechnologytimeenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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."physicsactiontimevehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor."Photographers need to understand the different speeds of film to choose the right one for bright sunlight or dim indoor light. "technologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed)."To capture the fast-moving soccer ball without blurring, the photographer needed to use very high shutter speeds. "technologymachinedevicetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used."The photographer tested the lens to see if its speeds (largest lens openings) were sufficient for capturing images in low light. "technologytechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective."The photographer adjusted the camera's aperture to experiment with different speeds and their effects on image brightness and depth of field. "technologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAmphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally."The police found a bag of speeds in the student's locker during a routine check. "medicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLuck, success, prosperity."We wish her all the speeds in her new business venture. "achievementbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePersonal preference."Different people have different speeds for reading; some prefer to read quickly, while others like to take their time. "attitudestylevaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price."Due to the complexities of calculating speeds, and their sensitivity to even slight changes in market conditions, traders often rely on specialized software to estimate them. "businessfinancemathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo succeed; to prosper, be lucky.""May your new business venture speed and bring you much success." "achievementbusinessoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour."God speed, until we meet again."aidachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go fast."The Ferrari was speeding along the road."actionvehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exceed the speed limit."Why do you speed when the road is so icy?"vehicleactionpolicelawtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increase the rate at which something occurs."Adding fertilizer speeds the growth of the plants. "processtimeactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines."During finals week, some students unfortunately speed to stay awake and study longer. "medicinesubstancemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be expedient.""Taking the highway speeds the commute to work." "actionprocesstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin."His reckless spending speeds his family to financial ruin. "actiondisasteroutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey."As my daughter sets off for her first day of university, my wife speeds her with a hug and the words, "Good luck and have a wonderful time!" "ritualtraditionreligionphilosophycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry."The teacher speeds the students along in their work to finish the project before the bell rings. "actionvehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten to a conclusion; to expedite."The company is implementing new software that speeds the processing of customer orders. "timeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading