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decreased velocity

/dɪˈkrɛsd vəˈlɑːsɪti/ · de.creased.vel.o.cit.y
noun
  1. A reduction in the rate of movement or speed of an object. The decreased velocity of the spacecraft resulted in a longer journey to Mars.
  2. A decrease in the rate of change or progress of a process or system. The decreased velocity of the economic growth led to a slowdown in the industry.
verb
  1. To reduce the rate of movement or speed of an object. The engineer decreased the velocity of the machine to prevent it from overheating.
  2. To decrease the rate of change or progress of a process or system. The company decreased the velocity of the project to meet the new deadline.
Did you know? The concept of decreased velocity is crucial in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics, where understanding and controlling the rate of change is essential for optimal performance and efficiency.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 22, 2026