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speed

Noun

∙ The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.
∙ The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time. physics
∙ The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor. photography
∙ The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open. photography
∙ The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used. photography
∙ The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective. photography
∙ Any amphetamine drug used as a stimulant, especially illegally, especially methamphetamine. slang, uncountable
∙ Luck, success, prosperity. archaic
∙ Personal preference. slang

Verb

∙ To succeed; to prosper, be lucky. intransitive, archaic
∙ To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour. transitive, archaic
∙ To go fast. intransitive
∙ To exceed the speed limit. intransitive
∙ To increase the rate at which something occurs. transitive
∙ To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines. intransitive, slang
∙ To be expedient. obsolete
∙ To hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin. archaic
∙ To wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey. archaic
∙ To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
∙ To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.

Speed

Proper noun

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