Definition of Acceleration

an escalation in pace or speed

Examples of Acceleration in a sentence

With a little acceleration on my part, I should be able to catch up with the mailman’s truck.  🔊

The acceleration of residential development has resulted in the deaths of thousands of wild animals within the last two years.  🔊

Because the car has a modified version of a jet engine, it has a rapid rate of acceleration.  🔊

The dramatic acceleration in sales can be attributed to the viral video of a man eating the sweet potato pie.  🔊

Although Mark would like to experience a quick acceleration up the corporate ladder, he knows he must begin at the bottom.  🔊

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