velocity

Definitions

Aviation

• noun the rate of change of position in a given direction which is composed of both speed and direction

Electronics

• A vector quantity describing the change in position of a body over time. Its magnitude is the speed of the body, while the direction is that in which it moves. Also, a specific velocity. Velocity is a vector quantity, while speed is a scalar quantity. Its abbreviation is v, or vel.
• symbolv

Military

• noun the speed at which an object travels

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Contexts for “velocity”

4 definitions in context
• Aviation
• Electronics
• Military