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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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
The real cause for the explosion in torn ulnar collateral ligaments is now believed to be high velocities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 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
“These velocities and these spin rates are very worrisome,” Meister said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2025
It is just that we try to fit the waves to our preconceived ideas of positions and velocities.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
