speed-up
noun
an increasing of speed.
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speed-up
American
[speed-uhp]
/ ˈspidˌʌp /
noun
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an increasing of speed.
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an imposed increase in the rate of production of a worker without a corresponding increase in the rate of pay.
speed up
British
verb
noun
speed up
Idioms
Usage
The past tense and past participle of speed up is speeded up , not sped up
Etymology
Origin of speed-up
First recorded in 1920–25; noun use of verb phrase speed up
Example Sentences
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Hybrid computing often leads to a speed-up in a particular task, as was the case here.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
"The speed-up couldn't come sooner for patients who need help now."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2026
Derek Lessard of TD Cowen says in a report that this acquisition should help speed-up M&A and deliver more meaningful synergies over time, especially once the new business is integrated into the broader company’s operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
That speed-up carried over to the postseason, where nine-inning World Series games averaged 3:01, the fastest since 1996.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
It is my hope, indeed, that the new speed-up of production will cause many businesses which now pay below the minimum standards to bring their wages up.
From The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Voters can also help speed up the election count, the report said, by voting in person or returning vote-by-mail ballots earlier — ideally the Saturday before the election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
In a late-night social media post, Modi said his cabinet would discuss measures on Friday to speed up court proceedings against those involved in examination leaks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The research also finds that people are turning to AI to help speed up drudge work at home, such as dealing with government paperwork, building household budgets or helping with home repairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
To help fund that, Tesla said it is securing debt facilities that could allow it to borrow up to $30 billion to speed up its plans.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
He heard the wheels of the cart behind him speed up significantly in turn.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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