1. the process of moving faster or happening more quickly
2. the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
Usage: physics

Examples

• The car’s acceleration impressed everyone at the test drive.
• We need to see an acceleration in our progress to meet the deadline.
• The acceleration of technological change has transformed society.
• Scientists measured the acceleration of the falling object.
• The company announced an acceleration of their expansion plans.
• Due to gravity, objects experience downward acceleration when dropped.
• The acceleration phase of the rocket launch was spectacular to watch.