velocity (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /vəˈlɒsəti/
Definition
The speed of something in a given direction.
Examples
The velocity of the rocket was measured as it ascended into space.
Understanding the velocity of the wind is crucial for sailing.
The ball's velocity decreased as it traveled through the air due to air resistance.
How to Use velocity
- velocity of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating what is moving or what the direction is related to. — "We calculated the velocity of the falling object."
- velocity and speed (collocation)
- Highlighting the distinction between speed (magnitude) and velocity (magnitude + direction). — "While speed tells you how fast something is going, velocity tells you how fast and in what direction."
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