How to pronounce “speed”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
• (mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
• (photography) The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
• (photography) The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
• (photography) The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
• (photography) The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
• (slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
• (archaic) Luck, success, prosperity.
• (slang) Personal preference.
• (finance, uncountable) A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
• [Interjection]
• (film) Called by the soundman when the recording equipment has reached running speed and is ready to go.
• [Verb]
• (intransitive, archaic) To succeed; to prosper, be lucky.
• (transitive, archaic) To help someone, to give them fortune; to aid or favour.
• (intransitive) To go fast.
• (intransitive) To exceed the speed limit.
• (transitive) To increase the rate at which something occurs.
• (intransitive, slang) To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.
• (obsolete) To be expedient.
• (archaic) To hurry to destruction; to put an end to; to ruin.
• (archaic) To wish success or good fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey.
• To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
• To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.

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