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acceleration

Pronunciation: [əkˌsɛləˈreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use acceleration in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physics”

(noun) the process of something speeding up or changing its speed over time. It's like when a car starts from a stop and goes faster and faster until it reaches a high speed.

Example

The car's acceleration helped it reach the highway speed limit quickly.

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The bike's acceleration was slow because it was too heavy to move quickly.

Example

How does the acceleration of the roller coaster affect its speed?

Context: “learning”

(noun) when someone learns or improves skills faster than usual. It’s like when a student quickly understands math concepts and starts solving problems much faster than before.

Example

Her acceleration in reading skills impressed her teacher.

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There was no acceleration in his learning, so he struggled with the lessons.

Example

What can help students experience acceleration in their studies?

How to pronounce acceleration

Pronunciation: [əkˌsɛləˈreɪʃən]

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