velocity
noun
rapidity of motion or operation; swiftness; speed.
velocities
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pluralof velocity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A leaderboard on the wall of Chapman Baseball Compound, a 17,500-square-foot facility in Irvine, Calif., lists the top pitching velocities for 10-year-olds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
By identifying areas where the waves moved at lower velocities, the researchers were able to pinpoint the likely location of magma.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
In an era where velocities are climbing across the game, the 24-year-old Misiorowski is pushing the limits of what was believed to be possible from the human body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
To create their 3D temperature model, the researchers analyzed a wide range of geophysical data, including seismic velocities, gravity anomalies, and heat flow.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 27, 2025
I sat in the back and tried not to throw up as Stephen Kellner navigated the undulating roads at unsafe velocities.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
