as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
his agility and overall quickness made him the football coach's top choice for receiver
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Noun
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Actual speeds vary by location, and some speeds may fall below the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recommended broadband speeds of 100 Mbps. Use theFCC’s Broadband Map to find ISPs and their maximum speeds in your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025 -
That’s what carries you through What’s emerging is a new mandate: to justify every people investment with clearer signals of impact, and to make those decisions with greater speed, precision, and accountability.—
Eric Mosley,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Traditional hiring cycles are misaligned with the velocity of AI development.—
Ramiro Gonzalez Forcada,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The velocity on his fastball has been up to 97-98 MPH, which could make for a strong addition to the starting rotation during the final month of the season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Quickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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