rate of change
noun phrase
: a value that results from dividing the change in a function of a variable by the change in the variable
velocity is the rate of change in distance with respect to time
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Given the fast rate of change in technology and companies’ scaling challenges, looking for candidates who have the right balance of experience along with a growth mindset is critical.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the national rate of change over the same period of time was 42%.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Altice closed out the third quarter of 2024 with 1.94 million video subscribers, which marked a 13% decline compared to the year-ago headcount (2.23 million), a rate of change that’s largely in keeping with greater industry trends.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the national rate of change over the same period of time was 42%.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Altice closed out the third quarter of 2024 with 1.94 million video subscribers, which marked a 13% decline compared to the year-ago headcount (2.23 million), a rate of change that’s largely in keeping with greater industry trends.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Rate of change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rate%20of%20change. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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