Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
velocities
noun
/vəˈlɑːsɪtiz/
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Definition
The speeds of something in a given direction.
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Examples
- The velocities of the cars varied greatly on the highway.
- In physics, we often discuss the velocities of moving objects to understand their motion.
- The scientist measured the velocities of the particles in the experiment.
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Meaning
Velocities refer to the rate at which an object moves, considering both its speed and the direction of its movement.
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Synonyms
- Speeds
- Rates
- Paces
- Motion
- Swiftness