Definition of Velocity

the rate of action or motion

Examples of Velocity in a sentence

After the football played injured his knee, his velocity on the field decreased.  🔊

Because the cruise ship is so big, it cannot move at a high velocity.  🔊

The velocity of the software team’s coding increased when a new team member was added.  🔊

When the coaches timed the velocity of the college pitcher’s throws, they all wanted the young man for their team.  🔊

The formula for calculating velocity is distance divided by time.  🔊

During the race, the velocity of a car normally decreases on sharp turns.  🔊

The maximum velocity of the airport train is seventy miles per hour.  🔊

Since Janice has one flat tire on her car, she is unable to drive at a high velocity.  🔊

The Olympic runner’s rapid velocity has earned him a place in the record books.  🔊

When the airplane started to leak oil, its velocity decreased.  🔊

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