velocity
Pronunciation: [vəˈlɑːsɪti]
Word
Context: "physics"
(noun) how fast something is moving in a specific direction. For example, when a car speeds down a road, its velocity tells you not just how fast it's going, but also where it's headed.
Example
The car's velocity was 60 miles per hour heading north.
Example
The velocity of the bike was not fast enough to keep up with the cars.
Example
What is the velocity of the ball when it is thrown?
Context: "general use"
(noun) the speed of something. This is often used when talking about how quickly an object is moving, like a runner or a plane.
Example
The runner maintained a high velocity throughout the race.
Example
The turtle's velocity was so slow that it took hours to finish the course.
Example
How do we measure the velocity of a plane?
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