acceleration

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of moving faster or happening more quickly
  • noun: the act or process of 'accelerating'
  • synonyms: retardation of the tides

Examples

  • The car has good 'acceleration'. [=the car is able to accelerate quickly]

  • There has been some 'acceleration' in economic growth.

  • There has been an 'acceleration' in economic growth.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) on the street way over there. That's where you'll start from. I've calculated the precise distance... ...taking into account the acceleration speed... ...and wind resistance retroactive from the moment the lightning strikes... ...which will be in exactly minutes and seconds. (..)
    1985 Back to the Future