accelerated

adjective

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1
: occurring or developing at a faster rate than usual
an industry that is growing at an accelerated pace
2
: designed to be completed in a shorter length of time than usual
taking an accelerated course in English

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The accelerated evolution of AI presents a significant challenge for enterprise adoption, said Deepankar Mathur, associate director at research firm Searce. Bob Violino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025 Germany now expects a more accelerated phase-out of coal production. ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025 Things start to heat up at an accelerated clip for our ragtag group of Brooklyn movers and shakers, and the stage is set for a harsh and swift karmic justice. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025 The industry was really supercharged by the growth in the need for electricity and the tax policy that was supporting accelerated deployment. Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accelerated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of accelerate

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of accelerated was in 1904

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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerated. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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