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accelerations

The correct spelling is accelerations.

How to pronounce accelerations

noun

Say it like: Acs-ele-ras-hon-s

The correct spelling is accelerations. The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration. For example: "a falling body moves toward the earth with an acceleration of velocity"

Usage Examples

a falling body moves toward the earth with an acceleration of velocity

The boosters produce an acceleration of 20 metres per second per second.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
  2. 2.The amount by which a speed or velocity increases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
  3. 3.The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).
  4. 4.The advancement of students at a rate that places them ahead of where they would be in the regular school curriculum.

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