Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acceleration

noun

/ˌæk.səˈlɛr.ə.ʃən/

Definition

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Examples

The car’s acceleration was impressive, going from 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds.
In science class, we learned how gravity affects the acceleration of falling objects.
Better acceleration in computers can enhance the performance of various applications.

Meaning

It refers to how quickly something is speeding up or slowing down, which can apply to physical objects as well as metaphorical concepts like the progression of events.