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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By tracking extremely small changes in the spacecrafts' velocities, the team was able to reconstruct the gravitational field surrounding Mars.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 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
If Murakami struggled to connect against the slower velocities of the Japanese league, how would he fare against a steady diet of upper-90s heat?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 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
In the real universe, however, the galaxies are not just moving directly away from each other—they also have small sideways velocities.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
