speed
/spiːd/ noun A2- The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion. · How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?
- The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time. · Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions.
- The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
- The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
- The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
- The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
- Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
- Personal preference. · We could go to the shore next week, or somewhere else if that's not your speed.
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“Sire, I believe it to be most urgent, but I hope, by the speed I have used, that it is not irreparable.”
Yes, I heard this news, and knew it even before you could; for three days ago I posted from Marseilles to Paris with all possible speed, half-desperate at the enforced delay.”
Danglars and Caderousse set off upon their errand at full speed; but ere they had gone many steps they perceived a group advancing towards them, composed of the betrothed pair, a party of young girls in attendance on the bride, by whose side walked Dantès’ father; the whole brought up by Fernand, whose lips wore their usual sinister smile.
The duke left the royal presence with the speed of a young man; his really sincere royalism made him youthful again.
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