velocityadjustment
nounUK /vəˈlɒsəti əˈdʒʌstmənt/
US /vəˈlɑːsəti əˈdʒʌstmənt/
A change made to how fast something moves.
The pilot made a velocity adjustment to slow the plane down before landing.
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2. In gaming, a tweak to how quickly a character or object moves.
The update included a velocity adjustment that made the cars easier to control.
3. In physics, a correction applied to a measured or calculated speed value.
The team applied a velocity adjustment to account for air resistance.
4. In finance, a change to how fast money circulates through the economy.
Analysts noted a velocity adjustment in spending during the holiday season.