two-speed
Britishadjective
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(of a transmission system) having two settings
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(of an economic system) allowing one sector to grow at a faster rate than another
Example Sentences
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“We really are in a two-speed economy,” meaning lower-income people are struggling to pay for essentials such as food and housing while higher-income people are doing OK, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said recently.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025
For example, a Cuisinart two-speed blender, listed at $59.99 but discounted at 25%, was available for $44.99 at grocery chain Fred Meyer.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2022
But as elsewhere, it has created a two-speed city, riven by inequalities between the people in well-paid aerospace jobs and those struggling to make ends meet.
From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2022
The Electrified X2 features a two-speed automatic transmission.
From The Verge • May 26, 2019
For the full enjoyment of tandem riding, therefore, a two-speed gear is a necessity, while a three-speed gear is better.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
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