rapidness

noun

Definition of rapidnessnext
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance the rapidness of the response to a call for assistance is critical in saving the victim of a heart attack

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  1. velocity
  2. speed
  3. rapidity
  4. rate
Noun
  • But there are some concerns with Fitzgerald under the hood, namely in his strikeout rate (31.7%) and below-average exit velocity (22nd percentile).
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • His exit velocities aren’t all that overpowering - Freeman is more of a technician with a strong K/BB profile, low pop up and high fly ball and line drive rates, who uses the entire field.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of velocity
Noun
  • But the real surprise, for a grand touring car whose engineers placed an emphasis on providing easy, comfortable speed is the transmission calibration.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Its compact design, solid read/write speeds, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption ensure data safety.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of speed
Noun
  • The rapidity with which her end nears is approached with big feelings, but also lots of belly laughs through a score packed with wit and wisdom.
    David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Having to react simultaneously to the rapidity of change in the industry with the frustrations of a slow process.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of rapidity
Noun
  • WalletHub compared proprietary user data from Q2 2024 with data from Q3 2024 to see the states where auto loan interest rates increased the most and the least.
    Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Today, below market rate housing programs offer permanent housing to low-income households at the organization’s Cupertino location, while the onsite food market and Park-It Market mobile food pantry provide food to WVCS clients.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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