speed adjustment

noun
UK /spiːd əˈdʒʌstmənt/
US /spiːd əˈdʒʌstmənt/

A speed adjustment is when you change how fast something goes.

The driver made a speed adjustment when the road got bumpy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A setting that changes how quickly a machine or device works.

She made a speed adjustment on the fan to cool the room faster.

3. A small change in the timing of a process to make it run better.

The coach made a speed adjustment to the team's running drill.

4. A change in how fast music is played.

The pianist made a speed adjustment for the fast part of the song.