Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
average-speed
noun
/ˈæv.ə.rɪdʒ spiːd/
Definition
Average speed is a measure of the distance traveled divided by the time it took to travel that distance.
Examples
- The average speed of the car during the road trip was 60 miles per hour.
- When calculating average speed, divide the total distance by the total time taken.
- The runner maintained an average speed of 8 minutes per mile throughout the race.
Meaning
It indicates how fast something is moving on average over a specific period of time.
Synonyms
- mean velocity
- mean speed
- overall speed
