accelerated

adjective

ac·​cel·​er·​at·​ed ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce accelerated (audio)
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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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One result of the policy is more children from underrepresented backgrounds around the state, such as students from socioeconomically disadvantaged households, are getting access to the accelerated math track. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025 Two bills before the Maryland General Assembly could fast-track nuclear power plant construction to address the state’s energy generation shortfalls caused by accelerated green energy priorities. Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2025 The company's gross margin decreased by $4.4 billion, or 20%, from 2023, primarily due to impairment charges and accelerated depreciation related to manufacturing assets. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025 In law, for example, Europe, Asia, and Latin America train their lawyers in an accelerated 3-year undergraduate degree format (the LL.B or bachelor of law). Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 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 17 Feb. 2025.

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