Meaning of speed | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname transferred from the nickname.
   countable, uncountable
2. The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
   countable, uncountable
3. The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion
4. A place in the United States:
   countable, uncountable
5. An unincorporated community in Silver Creek Township, Clark County, Indiana.
   countable, uncountable
6. velocity
7. The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
   countable, uncountable
8. The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time
9. A minor city in Phillips County, Kansas.
   countable, uncountable
10. gear
11. The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
    countable, uncountable
12. The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor
13. An unincorporated community in Palestine Township, Cooper County, Missouri.
    countable, uncountable
14. The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed)
15. The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
    countable, uncountable
16. A town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
    countable, uncountable
17. The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used
18. The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
    countable, uncountable
19. An unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia.
    countable, uncountable
20. The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
    countable, uncountable
21. A town in the Shire of Yarriambiack, Victoria, Australia.
    countable, uncountable
22. Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
    slang, uncountable
23. Luck, success, prosperity.
    archaic, countable, uncountable
24. Personal preference.
    countable, slang, uncountable
25. A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?”

“Returne with ſpeed, time paſſeth ſwift away, Our life is fraile, and we may dye to day.”

“Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions.”

“Train positions and speeds were established by a track magnet at each milepost, which produced a suitable mark on the punched recording tape whenever a train passed.”

“I don’t even like speed. It’s alright if ya wanna stay awake for three days an’ clean yer room, but I’m terrible on no sleep. It just makes me anxious.”

“St. Francis be my ſpeed, how oft to night / Haue my old feet ſtumbled at graues?”

“O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day.”

“We could go to the shore next week, or somewhere else if that's not your speed.”

“I used to dream of throwing on the heritage Burberry coat and teaming it with Hunter wellies (which is admittedly a very cute look), but a few years ago I realized an oversize option is actually my speed.”

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