deceleration (Meaning)

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deceleration (n)

a decrease in rate of change

(physics) a rate of decrease in velocity

the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed

The car's deceleration was abrupt as it came to a sudden stop.
The deceleration of the train was smooth as it approached the platform.
Engineers measured the deceleration of the spacecraft as it entered the planet's atmosphere.
The doctor observed a significant deceleration in the patient's heart rate.
The deceleration of economic growth raised concerns among investors.
During the experiment, researchers monitored the deceleration of the falling object.
The coach emphasized the importance of proper deceleration techniques to prevent sports injuries.
The pilot experienced intense deceleration forces as the plane landed on the runway.
The company implemented measures to address the deceleration of production output.
In physics class, students learned about the principles of acceleration and deceleration.

a decrease in rate of change, (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity, the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed

drop, braking, retardation, slowdown,decline, slump,downshift, letup, weakening, plunge

acceleration, acceleration, quickening,quickening, hastening,hastening

The car's deceleration was abrupt as it came to a sudden stop.

The deceleration of the train was smooth as it approached the platform.

Engineers measured the deceleration of the spacecraft as it entered the planet's atmosphere.

The doctor observed a significant deceleration in the patient's heart rate.