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speeds

speeds is the plural of speed.

speeds is the third-person singular simple present indicative of speed.

Meaning of speed

Noun

speed (countable and uncountable, plural speeds)

  1. The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
    • How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?
  2. The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
    • Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions.
  3. The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
  4. The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
  5. The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
  6. The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.

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Phrases with speeds

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Questions about speeds

What is speeds the plural of?
Speeds is the plural of speed.

Words near speeds in the dictionary

  1. speedrunned
  2. speedrunner
  3. speedrunners
  4. speedrunning
  5. speedruns
  6. speeds
  7. speeds of light
  8. speeds up
  9. speedshift
  10. speedshifts
  11. speedskate

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