![]() PhotographyAlso called film speed. the sensitivity of a film or paper to light, measured by an ASA or DIN index, which assigns low numbers to slow film and higher numbers to faster film.full, maximum, or optimum rate of motion: The car gets to speed in just nine seconds.Rate of motion or progress: full speed ahead. relative rapidity in moving, going, etc.rapidity in moving, going, traveling, proceeding, or performing Ĭelerity: the speed of light the speed of sound.Speed (spēd), USA pronunciation n., v., sped or speed Convicted speeders will pay high ticket fines. functioning at an expected level so as to be able to compete with others: The new firm is not yet up to speed.operating at full or best speed: When the boat got up to speed it headed out of the harbor.to the maximum of one's capabilities: He's working at full speed to get this done.at the greatest speed possible: The plane was moving at top speed when the missile hit it.to go faster: Can't we speed up a little?.to increase the rate of speed of (something or someone): to speed up production.to drive a vehicle at a rate that exceeds the legal limit: ticketed for speeding.Ĭause to go smoother and more quickly: The president's approval will speed the committee's work.The security guards sped the witness out of the courtroom. to (cause to) go, move, or proceed with swiftness: The car sped away before we could read the license plate.Informal Terms a person, thing, activity, etc., that suits one's ability or personality: Quiet people are more my speed than fast talkers.Drugs, Slang Terms a stimulating drug, esp.Automotive a gear ratio in a motor vehicle or bicycle: How many speeds does your bike have?.rate of motion or progress: the speed of light.quickness or rapidity in moving, traveling, performing, etc.: His speed and strength helped him win the race.Speed /spid/ USA pronunciation n., v., sped /spɛd/ USA pronunciation or speed ![]()
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