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Velocity — Ve*loc i*ty, n.; pl. {Velocities}. [L. velocitas, from velox, ocis, swift, quick; perhaps akin to v?lare to fly (see {Volatile}): cf. F. v[ e]locit[ e].] [1913 Webster] 1. Quickness of motion; swiftness; speed; celerity; rapidity; as, the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Velocity — (dt. Geschwindigkeit) bezeichnet bei anschlagsdynamischen elektronischen Tasteninstrumenten (z. B. Synthesizer oder Keyboards) die sogenannte Anschlagsgeschwindigkeit, d. h. diejenige Geschwindigkeit, mit der eine Taste niedergedrückt… … Deutsch Wikipedia
velocity — index haste, rate Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
velocity — *speed, momentum, impetus, pace, headway Analogous words: *celerity, legerity, alacrity: *haste, hurry, expedition, dispatch … New Dictionary of Synonyms
velocity — [n] speed acceleration, celerity, dispatch, expedition, fleetness, gait, haste, headway, hurry, impetus, momentum, pace, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, rate, swiftness, tempo; concepts 755,792 … New thesaurus
velocity — ► NOUN (pl. velocities) 1) the speed of something in a given direction. 2) (in general use) speed. ORIGIN Latin velocitas, from velox swift … English terms dictionary
velocity — [və läs′ə tē] n. pl. velocities [Fr vélocité < L velocitas < velox: see VELOCIPEDE] 1. quickness or rapidity of motion or action; swiftness; speed 2. a) rate of change of position, in relation to time; SPEED (sense 2a) b) … English World dictionary
Velocity — In physics, velocity is defined as the rate of change of position. It is a vector physical quantity; both speed and direction are required to define it. In the SI (metric) system, it is measured in meters per second: (m/s) or ms 1. The scalar… … Wikipedia
velocity — 1) a vector quantity equal to the rate that position changes with time 2) velocity of a point in a vibrating system is the time rate of change of its displacement. ambient wind velocity forward velocity impact velocity lateral velocity… … Mechanics glossary
Velocity XL — The Velocity XL is the eXtra Large version of the canard pusher aircraft from Velocity Aircraft. Available in 4 seat or 5 seat (the 5 version) configurations, this aircraft offers spacious, high performance long distance stylish cruising. Powered … Wikipedia
