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velocities

/vəˈlɑsətiz/ /vəˈlɒsətiz/

Meanings
noun
A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.

Examples :

"The different velocities of the cars on the highway made it dangerous to change lanes. "
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Related Words

Illustration economists

economists noun

/ɪˈkɑːnəmɪsts/ /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪsts/

An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

"Economists study how people make decisions about money and resources. "

Illustration directional

directional noun

/dɪˈɹɛkʃənəl/

Something that indicates direction, such as a vehicle's turn signal.

"The car's directional was blinking, signaling a right turn. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration position

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration component

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration quantity

quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

Illustration challenge

challenge noun

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

A confrontation; a dare.

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

Illustration occurrence

occurrence noun

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkəːɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/

An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "

Illustration influencing

influencing verb

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ /ˈɪnfluɛnsɪŋ/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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circulating verb

/ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɜːkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To move in circles or through a circuit

"The air conditioning is circulating cool air throughout the office. "

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dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."