pacecorrection
nounUK /ˈpeɪs.kəˌrek.ʃən/
US /ˈpeɪs.kəˌrek.ʃən/
A change you make to go faster or slower so you match the right speed.
The coach called for a pacecorrection after the runner started too fast.
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2. A fix that keeps a group moving at the same speed.
The cyclists made a pacecorrection to stay together.
3. A small change to the timing of a task so it finishes on schedule.
A quick pacecorrection kept the project on track.
4. In running, a tweak to how fast you go during a race.
Her pacecorrection in the last mile won her the race.